The retirement experiences of elite female gymnasts: Self identity and the physical self

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 301-317

  Warriner, Katie ^a   Lavallee, David ^a  

^a ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 47749117178     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200801998564     Document Type: Article

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