Self-objectification and exercise behaviors: The mediating role of social physique anxiety

Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research

Volumn 12, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 196-220

  Melbye, Lise ^a   Tenenbaum, Gershon ^a   Eklund, Robert ^a  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 40849105027     PISSN: 10712089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9861.2008.00021.x     Document Type: Article

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