Breach of psychological contract and the development of burnout and engagement: A longitudinal study among soldiers on a peacekeeping mission

Military Psychology

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 110-127

  Chambel, Maria José ^a   Oliveira Cruz, Fernando ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LISBON   (Portugal)

^b Army Centre of Applied Psychology   (Portugal)

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EID: 77951235872     PISSN: 08995605     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08995601003638934     Document Type: Article

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