The influence of occupational strain on organizational commitment among police: A general strain theory approach

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 249-258

  Moon, Melissa M ^a   Jonson, Cheryl Lero ^a  

^a NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84861691427     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.02.004     Document Type: Article

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