Body modifications and young adults: Predictors of intentions to engage in future body modification

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 80-87

  Rodriguez Cano, Cynthia ^a   Sams, Doreen ^a  

^a GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Body modification; Fashion leadership; Self concept

Indexed keywords

ADULT; HUMAN BEHAVIOR; INDIVIDUALISM; STUDENT; UNIVERSITY SECTOR;

UNITED STATES;

EID: 72749124645     PISSN: 09696989     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2009.10.002     Document Type: Article

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