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Work Stress Among University Teachers: Gender and Position Differences

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 62 (2011): Issue 4 (December 2011)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-62-2011-2135 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 299 - 307
Published on: Dec 25, 2011
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
assistants,
assistant professors,
associate professors,
full professors,
gender differences,
stressors,
work environment,
university teachers
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2011 Ana Slišković, Darja Seršić, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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