Noise and stress in primary and secondary school children: Noise reduction and increased concentration ability through a short but regular exercise and relaxation program

School Effectiveness and School Improvement

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 91-99

  Norlander, Torsten ^a   Moås, Leif ^a   Archer, Trevor ^b  

^a KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG   (Sweden)

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EID: 32144446986     PISSN: 09243453     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/092434505000114173     Document Type: Article

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