A relational theory of working

Journal of Vocational Behavior

Volumn 79, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-17

  Blustein, David L ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Psychology of working; Relational theory; Relationships and work; Work based transitions

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958045779     PISSN: 00018791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2010.10.004     Document Type: Article

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