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Awe’s effects on generosity and helping

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Pages 522-530 | Received 05 May 2015, Accepted 20 Nov 2015, Published online: 05 Jan 2016

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Qihao Ji, Sophie H. Janicke-Bowles, Rebecca N. H. De Leeuw & Mary Beth Oliver. (2021) The melody to inspiration: The effects of awe-eliciting music on approach motivation and positive well-being. Media Psychology 24:3, pages 305-331.
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Alethea H. Q. Koh, Eddie M. W. Tong & Alexander Y. L. Yuen. (2019) The buffering effect of awe on negative affect towards lost possessions . The Journal of Positive Psychology 14:2, pages 156-165.
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