“Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings

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“Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings. / De Dominicis, Stefano.

In: Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, Vol. 7, No. 4, 555717, 2017.

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De Dominicis, S 2017, '“Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings', Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, 555717. https://doi.org/10.19080/PBSIJ.2017.07.555717

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De Dominicis, S. (2017). “Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, 7(4), [555717]. https://doi.org/10.19080/PBSIJ.2017.07.555717

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De Dominicis S. “Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal. 2017;7(4). 555717. https://doi.org/10.19080/PBSIJ.2017.07.555717

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De Dominicis, Stefano. / “Environmental Psychology” the mental benefits of physical activities in natural settings. In: Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal. 2017 ; Vol. 7, No. 4.

Bibtex

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