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International Journal of Social Psychology
Revista de Psicología Social
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What is behind envy? Approach from a psychosocial perspective / ¿Qué se esconde detrás de la envidia? Aproximación desde una perspectiva psicosocial

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Pages 217-245 | Received 03 Feb 2016, Accepted 07 Sep 2016, Published online: 24 Mar 2017

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