A comparative investigation of the predictors of work-related psychological well-being within police, Fire and Ambulance workers

New Zealand Journal of Psychology

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 127-134

  Brough, Paula ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 44149126301     PISSN: 0112109X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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