Individual, social, and physical environmental correlates of physical activity among young women at risk of depression

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 133-140

  Azar, Denise ^a   Ball, Kylie ^a   Salmon, Jo ^a   Cleland, Verity ^a  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Depressive symptoms; Exercise; Mental health; Young adults

Indexed keywords

EID: 78651361003     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.8.1.133     Document Type: Article

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