A Mathematical Model for Attitude Formation by Pair Interactions
Statistical Mechanics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Two complementary mathematical models for attitude formation are considered: Starting from the model of Weidlich and Haag (1983), which assumes indirect interactions that are mediated by a mean field, a new model is proposed, which is characterized by direct pair interactions. Three types of pair interactions leading to attitude changes can be found: First, changes by some kind of avoidance behavior. Second, changes by a readiness for compromises. Third, changes by persuasion. Different types of behavior are distinguished by introducing several subpopulations. Representative solutions of the model are illustrated by computational results.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9805145,
title = {A Mathematical Model for Attitude Formation by Pair Interactions},
author = {Dirk Helbing},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9805145},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
For related work see http://www.theo2.physik.uni-stuttgart.de/helbing.html