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Influences of social power and normative support on condom use decisions: a research synthesis

D. Albarracín University of Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
,
G. T. Kumkale University of Florida, USA
&
B. T. Johnson University of Connecticut, USA
Pages 700-723 | Published online: 27 Sep 2010

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