The influence of individualism, collectivism, and locus of control on environmental beliefs and behavior

Journal of Public Policy and Marketing

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 93-104

  McCarty, John A ^a   Shrum, L J ^b  

^a GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b State University of New Jersey   (United States)

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EID: 0035593348     PISSN: 07439156     EISSN: 15477207     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1509/jppm.20.1.93.17291     Document Type: Article

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