Reference group influence on opinion expression

International Journal of Public Opinion Research

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 335-354

  Oshagan, Hayg ^a  

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EID: 17944395458     PISSN: 09542892     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ijpor/8.4.335     Document Type: Article

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