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Work & Stress
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Stuck in a job: being “locked-in” or at risk of becoming locked-in at the workplace and well-being over time

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Pages 152-172 | Received 02 Apr 2015, Accepted 03 Nov 2015, Published online: 07 Apr 2016

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