Evaluation of mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE): A new approach to promote flow in athletes

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology

Volumn 3, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 334-356

  Kaufman, Keith A ^a   Glass, Carol R ^a   Arnkoff, Diane B ^a  

^a CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA   (United States)

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EID: 84862192694     PISSN: 19329261     EISSN: 1932927X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jcsp.3.4.334     Document Type: Article

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