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Research Article

The Influence of Spirituality on Professional Identity, Role Performance, and Career Resilience among Nursing Home Social Workers

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Pages 306-321 | Received 13 Jun 2023, Accepted 19 Sep 2023, Published online: 28 Sep 2023

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