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The impact of role stressors on workplace bullying in both victims and perpetrators, controlling for personal vulnerability factors: A longitudinal analysis

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Pages 195-212 | Published online: 23 Aug 2012

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Kari Wik Ågotnes, Morten Birkeland Nielsen, Anders Skogstad, Johannes Gjerstad & Ståle Valvatne Einarsen. (2024) The role of leadership practices in the relationship between role stressors and exposure to bullying behaviours – a longitudinal moderated mediation design. Work & Stress 38:1, pages 44-72.
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