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Conflict Between Work and Family Roles and Satisfaction among Nurses in Different Shift Systems in Croatia: a Questionnaire Survey Cover

Conflict Between Work and Family Roles and Satisfaction among Nurses in Different Shift Systems in Croatia: a Questionnaire Survey

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 63 (2012): Issue 2 (June 2012)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-63-2012-2159 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 189 - 197
Published on: Jun 21, 2012
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
family satisfaction,
job satisfaction,
life satisfaction,
nursing,
shiftwork,
work-family conflict
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2012 Ana Šimunić, Ljiljana Gregov, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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