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Self-Concept in Consumer Behavior: A Critical Review
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The self-concept literature in consumer behavior can be characterized as fragmented, incoherent, and highly diffuse. This paper critically reviews self-concept theory and research in consumer behavior and provides recommendations for future research.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Sirgy, M. J.
- Venue
- Journal of Consumer Research
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 1982-12
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 287
- ISSN
- 0093-5301 (ISSN-L)
- 1537-5277
- OpenAlex
- W2026149024
- Cited by
- 3,632
- References
- 3
- FWCI
- 10.88
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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