Optimal Challenge: The Impact of Adventure Experiences on Subjective Well-Being

Journal of Experiential Education

Volumn 31, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 451-455

  Durr, Leila I ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 79960463846     PISSN: 10538259     EISSN: 2169009X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105382590803100319     Document Type: Note

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