SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY AND WALKING 1 Using self-determination theory to understand motivation for walking: Instrument development and model testing using Bayesian structural equation modeling
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1 Using self-determination theory to understand motivation for walking: Instrument development and model testing using Bayesian structural equation modeling Manuscript accepted 17.11.15 Psychology of Sport and Exercise Niven, A.G., & Markland, D. (2016). Using self-determination theory to understand motivation for walking: Instrument development and model testing using Bayesian structural equation modelling. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 23, 90-100.
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