Examining the Efficacy of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) on Irrational Beliefs and Anxiety in Elite Youth Cricketers

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 131-147

  Turner, Martin ^a   Barker, Jamie B ^a  

^a STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84870911719     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2011.574311     Document Type: Article

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