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Systematic review and meta-analyses

Quantifying the strength of the associations of prototype perceptions with behaviour, behavioural willingness and intentions: a meta-analysis

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Pages 25-43 | Received 23 Oct 2013, Accepted 02 Jul 2014, Published online: 28 Aug 2014

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