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Original Articles

The Motivational Atmosphere in Youth Sport: Coach, Parent, and Peer Influences on Motivation in Specializing Sport Participants

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Pages 87-105 | Received 11 Feb 2009, Accepted 24 Aug 2009, Published online: 01 Feb 2010

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