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Bilingual Journal of Environmental Psychology / Revista Bilingüe de Psicología Ambiental
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A better physical environment in the workplace means higher well-being? A study with healthcare professionals

¿Produce mayor bienestar un buen entorno físico en el contexto laboral? Un estudio con profesionales de la salud

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Pages 89-110 | Received 01 Aug 2012, Accepted 30 Oct 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2014

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