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Aspects of self differ among physically active and inactive youths

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  • Zuzana Veselska
  • Andrea Madarasova Geckova
  • Sijmen Reijneveld
  • Jitse Dijk

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Regular physical activity is connected with psychological aspects of self among adolescents, especially girls. Incorporating physical activity into the life of youths on a regular basis might lead to the enhancement of their feelings of self-worth and self-efficacy. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2011

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  • Zuzana Veselska & Andrea Madarasova Geckova & Sijmen Reijneveld & Jitse Dijk, 2011. "Aspects of self differ among physically active and inactive youths," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 56(3), pages 311-318, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:56:y:2011:i:3:p:311-318
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-010-0203-y
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