Existential Vacuum and External Locus of Control as Predictors of Burnout among Nurses.
Existential vacuum and psychological burnout are becoming increasingly important issues in healthcare professions, especially nursing. This study aimed to investigate the contribution of several demographic factors including gender, work position, experience, and educational level as well as existen...
| Published in: | Nursing Reports Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 558 - 568 |
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