Does reality backbite? Physical, verbal, and relational aggression in reality television programs

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 54, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 282-298

  Coyne, Sarah M ^a   Robinson, Simon L ^a   Nelson, David A ^a  

^a BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77952857093     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838151003737931     Document Type: Article

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