Work-family conflict in a southern European country: The influence of job-related and non-related factors

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 466-489

  Pilar Luis Carnicer, María ^a   Martínez Sánchez, Angel ^a   Pérez Pérez, Manuela ^a   José Vela Jiménez, María ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA   (Spain)

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EID: 23744447527     PISSN: 02683946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02683940410543579     Document Type: Article

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