A comparison of engagement strategies for encouraging outdoor walking

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 62-70

  Duvall, Jason ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

Awareness plans; Interest; Intrinsic motivation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84855535396     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.1.62     Document Type: Article

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