Free speech on campus? The impact of political congruence and fear of sanctions on perceptions of freedom of speech and willingness to speak out among German university students
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SCM Studies in Communication and Media
Volume 15 (2026), Issue 3
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Volume 15 (2026), Issue 3
Free speech on campus? The impact of political congruence and fear of sanctions on perceptions of freedom of speech and willingness to speak out among German university students
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- ISSN-Print
- 2192-4007
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