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Differences in Aggression, Attitudes Toward Women, and Distrust as Reflected in Popular Music Preferences

Alan M. Rubin
,
Daniel V. West
&
Wendy S. Mitchell
Pages 25-42 | Published online: 17 Nov 2009

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