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The Influence of Materialistic Inclination on Values, Life Satisfaction and Aspirations: An Empirical Analysis

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  • Kau Keng
  • Kwon Jung
  • Tan Jiuan
  • Jochen Wirtz

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  • Kau Keng & Kwon Jung & Tan Jiuan & Jochen Wirtz, 2000. "The Influence of Materialistic Inclination on Values, Life Satisfaction and Aspirations: An Empirical Analysis," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 49(3), pages 317-333, March.
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    DOI: 10.1023/A:1006956602509
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