Selection of favourite idols and models among Chinese young people: A comparative study in Hong Kong and Nanjing

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 91-98

  Yue, Xiao Dong ^a   Cheung, Chau Kiu ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 0012837529     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/016502500383511     Document Type: Review

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