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Examining the Relationship Between Motivation, Enduring Involvement and Volunteer Experience: The Case of Outdoor Recreation Voluntary Associations

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Pages 68-87 | Received 27 Jun 2012, Accepted 15 Sep 2013, Published online: 16 Jan 2014

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