Power of norms in higher education: Effects of positive and negative normative information on student exercise behavior
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/hettw-2025-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1843-9985
Language: English
Page range: 28 - 36
Submitted on: Jun 30, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 27, 2025
Published on: Oct 3, 2025
Published by: University of Oradea
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