Extraversion, Conscientiousness and Neuroticism as Predictors of Sport Motivation in Military Physical Education: A Theoretical-Conceptual Framework with a Salutogenic Perspective

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2026-0047 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 (formerly 1843-6722) | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 9
Published on: Jul 5, 2026
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