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The influence of character attributes and the reading experience on parasocial relationships and romances

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ID4739010
AuthorsNicole Liebers (0000-0003-2730-7152, University of Würzburg, corresponding author), Holger Schramm (0000-0001-5735-9020, University of Würzburg)
Year2017
Volume65
Pages12-23
Publication date2017-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePoetics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0304-422X • E-ISSN: 1872-7514
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.poetic.2017.10.001
OpenAlexW2765818970
LanguageEN
Citations received21
References cited44

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Citations per year3,5
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 21

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