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ASSESSING THE GENERALITY OF GENERAL STRAIN THEORY: THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG OCCUPATIONAL STRESS EXPERIENCED BY MALE POLICE OFFICERS AND DOMESTIC FORMS OF VIOLENCE

Chris L. Gibson University of Nebraska, Omaha
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Marc L. Swatt University of Nebraska, Omaha
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Jason R. Jolicoeur University of Nebraska, Omaha
Pages 29-57 | Published online: 10 Jan 2012

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