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Explaining the role of character development in the evaluation of morally ambiguous characters in entertainment media

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ID4824618
AuthorsMariska Kleemans (0000-0003-0634-1298, Radboud University Nijmegen), Allison Eden (0000-0003-0846-2739, Michigan State University), Serena Daalman (0000-0002-1792-0175, Radboud University Nijmegen, corresponding author), Merel Van Ommen (Radboud University Nijmegen), Addy Weijers (Radboud University Nijmegen)
Year2017
Volume60
Pages16-28
Publication date2017-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePoetics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0304-422X • E-ISSN: 1872-7514
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.poetic.2016.10.003
OpenAlexW2533646202
LanguageEN
Citations received22
References cited33

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Unique citing works22
Citations per year2,44
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 22

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