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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
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Occupational stress and negative affectivity in Maltese nurses: Testing moderating influences

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Pages 85-94 | Received 01 Feb 1997, Accepted 01 Sep 1997, Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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