Modelling opinion dynamics during crises as complex contagion with feedback
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Updated · arxiv.org · Sep 16
Modelling opinion dynamics during crises as complex contagion with feedback
1 articles · Updated · arxiv.org · Sep 16
Summary
Researchers have developed a new model to simulate how opinions and behaviours spread during crises, such as pandemics, using complex contagion with feedback.
The model couples social reinforcement and crisis dynamics, allowing behaviours to influence and be influenced by evolving crisis conditions and information campaigns.
Validated with Australian COVID-19 data, the approach offers a parsimonious, analytically tractable framework, potentially aiding crisis response and policy design.