Understanding older adults’ physical activity behavior: A multi-theoretical approach

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Volumn 58, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 310-329

  Grodesky, Janene M ^a   Kosma, Maria ^a   Solmon, Melinda A ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33748548071     PISSN: 00336297     EISSN: 15432750     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2006.10491885     Document Type: Article

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