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Speaking of the self and understanding physical activity participation: what discursive psychology can tell us about an old problem

Kerry R. McGannon Department of Health and Sport Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Iowa, E-102 Fieldhouse, Iowa City, 52242, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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John C. Spence Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Pages 17-38 | Received 01 Apr 2009, Accepted 17 Sep 2009, Published online: 17 Feb 2010

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