Dimensions, antecedents, and consequences of workaholism: A conceptual integration and extension

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 111-136

  Ng, Thomas W H ^a   Sorensen, Kelly L ^b   Feldman, Daniel C ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b University of Georgia   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 33846484933     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.424     Document Type: Review

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