Conference proceedings article
Explaining and Resolving Norm-Behavior Inconsistencies—A Theoretical Agent-Based Model
Publication Details
Authors: | Batzke, M.; Ernst, A. |
Editor: | Czupryna, Marcin; Kamiński, Bogumił |
Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Place: | Cham |
Publication year: | 2022 |
Pages range : | 41–52 |
Book title: | Advances in Social Simulation |
ISBN: | 978-3-030-92843-8 |
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Abstract
It is often assumed, that once people have internalized a norm, they behaved accordingly. However, empirical research has repeatedly shown inconsistencies between personal norms and behavior. In order to provide a better understanding of these inconsistencies and thus norm-based dynamics, we developed an agent-based model that includes a norm internalization process as well as a theory on how personal norms translate into behavior. The internalization process is embedded in a psychological theory of decision-making, containing different types of norms and other motivational factors. That allows investigating the behavioral consequences of internalized norms, explaining norm-behavior inconsistencies and exploring possibilities for their resolution.
It is often assumed, that once people have internalized a norm, they behaved accordingly. However, empirical research has repeatedly shown inconsistencies between personal norms and behavior. In order to provide a better understanding of these inconsistencies and thus norm-based dynamics, we developed an agent-based model that includes a norm internalization process as well as a theory on how personal norms translate into behavior. The internalization process is embedded in a psychological theory of decision-making, containing different types of norms and other motivational factors. That allows investigating the behavioral consequences of internalized norms, explaining norm-behavior inconsistencies and exploring possibilities for their resolution.
