Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 205-211 , April 2009

Exercise intention, age and stress predict increased qigong exercise adherence

  • John Jouper

      Affiliations

    • School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, SE-701 82 Örebro, Sweden
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +4619303555; fax: +4619303486.
    • ,
  • Peter Hassmén

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden

Received 5 June 2008 ,Revised 14 August 2008 ,Accepted 22 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.08.002

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 205-211 , April 2009

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