The coping paradox: Work, stress, and coping in the U.S. Army

Military Psychology

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 151-169

  Dolan, Carol A ^a   Ender, Morten G ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE   (United States)

^b UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY   (United States)

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EID: 46349101936     PISSN: 08995605     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08995600802115987     Document Type: Article

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