The physiological, psychological and work stress of primary school principals

International Journal of Educational Management

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 1996, Pages 42-55

  Thornton, Paul J ^a   Thomas, A Ross ^b   Vine, K W ^b  

^a Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Health; Interviewing; Psychological tests; Schools; Stress; Teachers

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846623556     PISSN: 0951354X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513549610151695     Document Type: Article

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