The effect of music on perceived atmosphere and purchase intentions in a restaurant

Psychology of Music

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 93-112

  Wilson, Stephanie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Consumer behaviour; Listening; Music psychology; Perceived atmosphere; Restaurant

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646567389     PISSN: 03057356     EISSN: 17413087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0305735603031001327     Document Type: Article

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