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Research Article

The Two Faces of Leisure Activity Engagement: Harmonious and Obsessive Passion in Relation to Intrapersonal Conflict and Life Domain Outcomes

Pages 465-481 | Received 14 Mar 2007, Accepted 01 Nov 2007, Published online: 26 Sep 2008

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