Emotional intelligence: A theoretical overview and implications for research and professional practice in sport psychology

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 1-15

  Meyer, Barbara B ^a   Fletcher, Teresa B ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE   (United States)

^b State University OH USA   (United States)

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EID: 34247399917     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200601102904     Document Type: Article

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