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Enhancing a Sense of Independence and Psychological Well-Being Among the Elderly: A Field Experiment

Mark S. SearleFaculty of Physical Education and Recreation StudiesThe University of Manitoba
,
Michael J. MahonFaculty of Physical Education and Recreation StudiesThe University of Manitoba
,
Seppo E. Iso-AholaDepartment of KinesiologyThe University of Maryland
,
Heather AdamFaculty of Physical Education and Recreation StudiesThe University of Manitoba
(Sdrolias) &
Joanne van DyckFaculty of Physical Education and Recreation StudiesThe University of Manitoba
Pages 107-124 | Published online: 13 Dec 2017

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