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Research Articles

Work–family conflicts and teacher commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediation analysis of emotional exhaustion and psychological capital

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Pages 472-490 | Received 15 Jun 2021, Accepted 15 Jun 2022, Published online: 27 Jun 2022

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