A Meta-Analytical review of selective exposure to and the enjoyment of media Violence

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 55, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 232-250

  Weaver, Andrew J ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79957972795     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838151.2011.570826     Document Type: Review

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