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Mindfulness messages on napkins: The efficacy of dining hall napkins as a messaging channel

Evan K. Perraulta Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Tamara F. Loewb Wellness Programs, Division of Recreation and Wellness, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USAView further author information
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William G. Evansb Wellness Programs, Division of Recreation and Wellness, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USAView further author information
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Pages 1014-1018 | Received 18 Aug 2021, Accepted 25 Apr 2022, Published online: 27 May 2022

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