Longitudinal examination of the exercise and self-esteem model in middle-aged women

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 862-880

  Elavsky, Steriani ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Exercise; Physical activity; Psychology; Self esteem

Indexed keywords

EID: 79551704915     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.32.6.862     Document Type: Article

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