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Research Articles

Validation and Use of the Multidimensional Wellness Inventory in Collegiate Student-Athletes and First-Generation Students

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Pages 338-350 | Received 09 Feb 2017, Accepted 13 Jun 2017, Published online: 28 Jul 2017

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