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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
Volume 19, 2005 - Issue 3: The conceptualisation and measurement of burnout
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The conceptualization and measurement of burnout: Common ground and worlds apartFootnote

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Pages 256-262 | Published online: 23 Feb 2007

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