Associations between children's social functioning and physical activity participation are not mediated by social acceptance: a cross-sectional study
Tags: PUBLIC health -- Research; PHYSICAL activity; PHYSICAL fitness; SOCIAL acceptance; SOCIAL interaction; AGE groups
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