Disability and Health Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 104-109 , April 2009

Psychosocial predictors of physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults with physical disabilities: An integrative framework

  • Maria Kosma, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: 112 H.P. Long Fieldhouse. Fax: (225) 578-3680.
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  • Rebecca Ellis, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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  • Bradley J. Cardinal, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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  • Jeremy J. Bauer, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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  • Jeffrey A. McCubbin, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA

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 The authors have no financial disclosures or conflicts of interest to declare.

PII: S1936-6574(08)00157-X

doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.10.062

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 104-109 , April 2009

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