A Mathematical Model for the Behavior of Individuals in a Social Field

Details A Mathematical Model for the Behavior of Individuals in a Social Field A Mathematical Model for the Behavior of Individuals in a Social Field

1998-05-15

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/9805194v1

Journal of Mathematical Sociology 19 (3), 189-219 (1994)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Statistical Mechanics

For related work see http://www.theo2.physik.uni-stuttgart.de/helbing.html

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Related to an idea of Lewin, a mathematical model for behavioral changes under the influence of a social field is developed. The social field reflects public opinion, social norms and trends. It is not only given by external factors (the environment) but also by the interactions of individuals. Two important kinds of interaction processes are distinguished: Imitative and avoidance processes. Variations of individual behavior are taken into account by ``diffusion coefficients''.

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