Dynamics of calling: A longitudinal study of musicians

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 431-452

  Dobrow, Shoshana R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Calling; Careers; Longitudinal study; Meaning of work; Multilevel analyses; Musicians

Indexed keywords

EID: 84876429509     PISSN: 08943796     EISSN: 10991379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/job.1808     Document Type: Article

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