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

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• Lawrence A. Wenner is Associate Professor of Communication Arts, Loyola Marymount University. This research was partially supported by a Loyola Marymount University Faculty Grant.
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