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Research Article

Impact of trait mindfulness on job satisfaction and turnover intentions: Mediating role of work–family balance and moderating role of work–family conflict

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Article: 1542943 | Received 08 Feb 2018, Accepted 29 Oct 2018, Published online: 11 Nov 2018

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