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Self-image - is it in the bag? A qualitative comparison between "ordinary" and "excessive" consumers

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  • Dittmar, Helga & Drury, John, 2000. "Self-image - is it in the bag? A qualitative comparison between "ordinary" and "excessive" consumers," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 21(2), pages 109-142, April.
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