Direct, indirect, and moderated paths linking work schedules to psychological distress among fly-in, fly-out workers.
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers are exposed to demanding work schedules (including extended rosters, long shifts, and night work) which may contribute to the high levels of psychological distress they report. However, existing evidence is inconsistent. To address these issues, we developed a model of...
| Published in: | Work & Stress Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 466 - 487 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct-Dec2023
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