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PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

Perceived vulnerabilities of female athletes to the development of disordered eating behaviours

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Pages 262-273 | Received 12 Mar 2010, Accepted 15 Apr 2011, Published online: 21 Oct 2011

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