Abstract
In this paper we discuss the implementation and simulation of an agent-based model on identity fusion (IF), which is considered as a state in which agents have a single social identity from which they can satisfy their social needs. IF is the result of a dynamic step-by-step process with interaction between individual social needs and group characteristics. Consequently, fused agents have no alternative groups and can only satisfy their social needs by adapting to the behaviour of one single group. The simulation shows that long term fusion happens in groups requiring actions with high intensity, driven by agents with a high need for significance and belonging. Agents with different need urgency become locked-in in those groups and thus fused, without alternatives for need satisfaction.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Social Simulation - Proceedings of the 18th Social Simulation Conference, 2023 |
Editors | Corinna Elsenbroich, Harko Verhagen |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 397-410 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031577840 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2024 |
Event | 18th Social Simulation Conference, SSC23 - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 4 Sept 2023 → 8 Sept 2023 |
Publication series
Name | Springer Proceedings in Complexity |
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ISSN (Print) | 2213-8684 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2213-8692 |
Conference
Conference | 18th Social Simulation Conference, SSC23 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 4/09/23 → 8/09/23 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
Keywords
- ABM
- Identity fusion
- Social identity
- Social needs