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Work, family and life: perspectives on conflict and balance

What are the potential impacts of work-study conflict for adolescents’ mental health? Findings from a national Australian cohort study

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Pages 321-338 | Received 23 Jun 2022, Accepted 26 Dec 2022, Published online: 05 Jan 2023

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