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Research Article

Reactions from the Dark Side: How Does the Dark Tetrad Affect Responses to Daily Abusive Supervision Today and Tomorrow?

Pages 160-191 | Received 14 Sep 2021, Accepted 03 Jan 2023, Published online: 07 Feb 2023

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