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I think I can, I think I can; A qualitative investigation of celebrity endorsement and meaning transfer’s role in building consumer self confidence

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Pages 416-438 | Received 27 Jun 2023, Accepted 15 Nov 2023, Published online: 03 Mar 2024

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