The temporal and focal dynamics of volitional reconsumption: A phenomenological investigation of repeated hedonic experiences

Journal of Consumer Research

Volumn 39, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 341-359

  Russell, Cristel Antonia ^a   Levy, Sidney J ^b  

^a AMERICAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA   (United States)

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EID: 84863993555     PISSN: 00935301     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/662996     Document Type: Article

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