Motivators of and barriers to engaging in physical activity: Perspectives of low-income culturally diverse adolescents and adults

American Journal of Health Education

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 146-154

  Bragg, Marie A ^a   Tucker, Carolyn M ^a   Kaye, Lily B ^a   Desmond, Frederic ^a  

^a University of Florida ^*  (United States)

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EID: 67650169878     PISSN: 19325037     EISSN: 21683751     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2009.10599089     Document Type: Article

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