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Balancing work, well-being, and psychological needs in a technological society

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 March 2025

Adysen E. Cohen*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Karina A. Soto
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Mia C. Tamerian
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
*
Corresponding author: Adysen E. Cohen; Email: Adysen.Cohen@ucf.edu

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