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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES

Can Personalized Recommendations in Charity Advertising Boost Donation? The Role of Perceived Autonomy

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Pages 36-53 | Received 12 Jul 2021, Accepted 28 Jul 2022, Published online: 22 Aug 2022

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