Effects of physical exercise on self-concept and well-being

International Journal of Sport Psychology

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 47-65

  Alfermann, Dorothee ^a   Stoll, Oliver ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEIPZIG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Exercise and Self Esteem Model; Mental Health; Self concept; Well Being

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001875914     PISSN: 00470767     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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