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Original Articles

Investigating predictors and moderators of burnout in staff working in services for people with intellectual disabilities: the role of emotional intelligence, exposure to violence, and self-Efficacy

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Pages 224-233 | Received 31 Oct 2014, Accepted 22 Apr 2015, Published online: 03 Feb 2016

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