Effects of Dance Movement Therapy and Dance on Health-Related Psychological Outcomes. A Meta-Analysis Update

Koch, Sabine C., Riege, Roxana F. F., Tisborn, Katharina, Biondo, Jacelyn, Martin, Lily, Beelmann, Andreas·2019·Frontiers in Psychology
DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01806

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