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Too sweet to eat

Exploring the effects of cuteness on meat consumption

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ID11364151
AuthorsJanis H Zickfeld (0000-0001-7660-2719, University of Oslo, corresponding author), Jonas R Kunst (0000-0002-5319-1256, University of Oslo), Sigrid Møyner Hohle (0000-0002-4533-0500, Simula Research Laboratory)
Year2018
Volume120
Pages181-195
Publication date2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAppetite (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0195-6663 • E-ISSN: 1095-8304
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.appet.2017.08.038
PMID28882424
OpenAlexW2752304445
LanguageEN
Citations received37
References cited52

Animal welfare · Biology · Empathy · Mediation · Perception · Trait · Animal and Plant Science Education · Computer Science · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Psychology · Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment · Social Psychology · Ecology

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Unique citing works37
Citations per year4,63
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 36
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