Problem-solving training to help workers increase positive affect, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction

European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 279-294

  Ayres, Jody ^a   Malouff, John M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND   (Australia)

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EID: 34547883906     PISSN: 1359432X     EISSN: 14640643     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13594320701391804     Document Type: Article

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