A Mathematical Model for the Behavior of Individuals in a Social Field
Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 189-219, 1994
35 Pages Posted: 13 Feb 2007
Abstract
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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