Disability and Health Journal
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 79-85 , April 2010

Athletic identity, affect, and peer relations in youth athletes with physical disabilities

  • Deborah R. Shapiro, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Georgia State University, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 3030
    • ,
  • Jeffrey J. Martin, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: 266 Matthaei Building. Fax: (313) 577-5999.

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 Financial disclosure: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

PII: S1936-6574(09)00072-7

doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.08.004

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 79-85 , April 2010

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