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Research Article

Understanding the effect of fear of COVID-19 on COVID-19 burnout and job satisfaction: a mediation model of psychological capital

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Pages 279-289 | Received 13 Aug 2021, Accepted 10 May 2022, Published online: 17 May 2022

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