Light Quartet Traits and Coaching Behaviors Among Sport Coaches: Examining the Indirect Effect of Positive Emotions

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2026-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221

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Language: English

Page range: 269 - 284

Submitted on: Jun 17, 2026

Accepted on: Sep 28, 2026

Published on: Oct 27, 2026

Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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