The application of social psychology theories and concepts in hospitality and tourism studies: A review and research agenda

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 36, Issue , 2014, Pages 188-196

  Tang, Liang Rebecca ^a  

^a IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Concept; Review; Social psychology; Theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 84885781659     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2013.09.003     Document Type: Article

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