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From: Alexithymia, social support, depression, and burnout among emergency nurses in China: a structural equation model analysis

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Estimated standardized direct effects for the final model. Ellipses represent latent factors. Squares represent measured variables (the scale or scale dimension scores). Arrows connecting circles and rectangles in one direction show a hypothesized direct relationship between two variables. Curved lines with an arrow in both directions demonstrate a bi-directional relationship (covariance). Circles with the letter “e” written in them represent the associated error. EOT, Externally oriented thinking; DDF, Difficulty of describing feelings; DIF, Difficulties with identifying feelings; SS, Subjective Support; OS, Objective Support; SA, Support Availability; EE, Emotional exhaustion; DE, Depersonalization; PA, Personal accomplishment

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