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Model specification and theoretical development in gratifications sought and obtained research: A comparison of discrepancy and transactional approaches

Lawrence A. Wenner Associate Professor of Communication Arts, Loyola Marymount University,
Pages 160-179 | Published online: 02 Jun 2009

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