Job strain, burnout, and depressive symptoms: A prospective study among dentists
Journal of Affective DisordersPublished 20 April 2007
Kirsi Ahola, Jari Hakanen
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There is a reciprocal relationship between burnout and depressive symptoms, and job strain predisposes to depression through burnout.
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There is a reciprocal relationship between burnout and depressive symptoms. Job strain predisposes to depression through burnout. In comparison, job strain predisposes to burnout directly and via depression.
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