How does perceived support lead to better performance? An examination of potential mechanisms

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 429-441

  Freeman, Paul ^a   Rees, Tim ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EXETER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77951661963     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200903222913     Document Type: Article

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