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Research Article

Psychological dynamics in the metaverse: evaluating perceived values, attitude, and behavioral intention in metaverse events

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Pages 602-618 | Received 10 Aug 2023, Accepted 23 Oct 2023, Published online: 06 Nov 2023

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