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What do they like? Communication preferences and patterns of older adults in the United States: The role of technology

Shupei YuanDepartment of Advertising and Public Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Syed A. HussainDepartment of Journalism, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Kayla D. HalesDepartment of Media and Information, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Shelia R. CottenDepartment of Media and Information, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Pages 163-174 | Published online: 31 Dec 2015

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