Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
The Sacred and the Profane in Consumer Behavior: Theodicy on the Odyssey
19891.2k citationsRussell W. Belk, Melanie Wallendorf et al.Journal of Consumer Researchprofile →
Market-Oriented Ethnography: Interpretation Building and Marketing Strategy Formulation
1994659 citationsMelanie Wallendorf et al.profile →
"My Favorite Things": A Cross-Cultural Inquiry into Object Attachment, Possessiveness, and Social Linkage
1988587 citationsMelanie Wallendorf et al.Journal of Consumer Researchprofile →
A Naturalistic Inquiry into Buyer and Seller Behavior at a Swap Meet
1988504 citationsRussell W. Belk, John F. Sherry et al.Journal of Consumer Researchprofile →
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Fields of papers citing papers by Melanie Wallendorf
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20 of 20 papers shown
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Godfrey, David & Melanie Wallendorf. (2017). Representations of Space: Methodological Tensions in Spatial Consumer Research. ACR North American Advances.1 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie, et al.. (2012). Leisure Consumption As Conspicuous Work. ACR North American Advances.1 indexed citations
Belk, Russell W., Melanie Wallendorf, John F. Sherry, & Morris B. Holbrook. (1991). Collecting in a Consumer Culture.53 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie & Russell W. Belk. (1989). Assessing Trustworthiness in Naturalistic Consumer Research.370 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie, Russell W. Belk, & Deborah D. Heisley. (1988). Deep Meaning in Possessions: the Paper. ACR North American Advances.16 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie. (1987). On the Road Again: the Nature of Qualitative Research on the Consumer Behavior Odyssey. ACR North American Advances.9 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie & Russell W. Belk. (1987). Deep meaning in possessions : qualitative research from the consumer behavior odyssey. Marketing Science Institute eBooks.11 indexed citations
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McCullough, James P., et al.. (1985). Cultural Values and Behavior: Chineseness Within Geographic Boundaries. Advances in consumer research. 12. 126.14 indexed citations
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Dawson, Scott & Melanie Wallendorf. (1985). Associational Involvement: an Intervening Concept Between Social Class and Patronage Behavior. ACR North American Advances.1 indexed citations
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Reilly, Michael D. & Melanie Wallendorf. (1984). A Longitudinal Study of Mexican-American Assimilation. ACR North American Advances.13 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie & Michael D. Reilly. (1983). Distinguishing Culture of Origin From Culture of Residence. ACR North American Advances.7 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie, et al.. (1981). Cognitive Complexity and Aesthetic Preference.9 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie. (1980). The Formation of Aesthetic Criteria Through Social Structures and Social Institutions. ACR North American Advances.12 indexed citations
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Hirschman, Elizabeth C. & Melanie Wallendorf. (1979). Correlations Between three Indicators of Breadth and Variation in Sources of Stimulation. ACR North American Advances.8 indexed citations
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Wallendorf, Melanie & Gerald Zaltman. (1977). Perspectives For Studying and Implementing Consumer Education. ACR North American Advances.1 indexed citations
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