Spirituality, meaning in life, and work wellness: A research agenda

International Journal of Organizational Analysis

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 64-68

  de Klerk, J J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (United States)

Author keywords

Meaning; Spirituality; Wellness

Indexed keywords

EID: 84993035647     PISSN: 19348835     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/eb028998     Document Type: Review

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