Changes in Athletic Identity and Life Satisfaction of Elite Athletes as a Function of Retirement Status

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 96-110

  Martin, Lisa Anne ^a   Fogarty, Gerard J ^b   Albion, Majella J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

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EID: 84888047150     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2013.798371     Document Type: Article

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