The nonlinear consequences of working hours for job satisfaction: The moderating role of job autonomy.
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The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-021-02463-3.
SUBMITTER: Dong R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8589456 | biostudies-literature |
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