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Special Focus Issue: Safe Learning Environments

Sports Participation and Withdrawal: A Developmental Motivational Commentary

Harry L. Hom Jr.Southwest Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, Missouri
Pages 41-61 | Published online: 16 Feb 2016

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