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Research Article

Effects of Self-congruence, Self-enhancement, and Delight on Tourists’ Patronage Intentions, and Moderating Roles of Personality Propensities

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Pages 590-613 | Received 21 May 2021, Accepted 12 Nov 2021, Published online: 08 Feb 2022

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