An investigation of the power of emotions in relationship realignment: The gift recipient's perspective

Psychology and Marketing

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 29-52

  Ruth, Julie A ^a,d   Brunel, Frédéric F ^b   Otnes, Cele C ^c  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b BOSTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

^d RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 2442423188     PISSN: 07426046     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/mar.10114     Document Type: Article

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