An investigation of new forms of youth entertainment in Generation Z's crystal healing practices

Yiyan Huang

doi:10.54254/2753-7080/2026.34921

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Received: 1 June 2026

Published: 30 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7080/2026.34921

Article Type: Research Article

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Huang,Y. (2026). An investigation of new forms of youth entertainment in Generation Z's crystal healing practices. Advances in Humanities Research,13(7),101-110.

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