Factor Analysis and Gratification Constructs

Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 1988, Pages 335-350

  Dimmick, John ^b  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

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EID: 0000711497     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838158809386706     Document Type: Article

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