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Social Psychological Benefits of Gay Games Participation: A Social Identity Theory Explanation

Vikki Krane Bowling Green State University
,
Heather Barber University of New Hampshire
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Lisa R. McClung Independent Research Consultant, Sacramento, CA
Pages 27-42 | Received 02 Nov 2000, Accepted 28 Jul 2001, Published online: 24 Oct 2007

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