Perceptions of group homogeneity as a function of social comparison: The mediating role of group identity

Current Psychology

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 138-146

  De Cremer, David ^a  

^a MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

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EID: 24044476921     PISSN: 10461310     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12144-001-1021-4     Document Type: Article

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