Perceptions of peer relationships and physical activity participation in early adolescence

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 329-350

  Smith, Alan L ^a  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Friendships; Motivation; Peer acceptance; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 22844455322     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.21.4.329     Document Type: Article

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