Two streams of theory and practice on gender equity have begun to elide. The first is work
conducted to change social norms, particularly using theory that emerged from studies in …

Agent-based modeling and simulation have evolved as a powerful tool for modeling
complex systems, offering insights into emergent behaviors and interactions among diverse …

Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a novel computational methodology for representing the
behavior of individuals in order to study social phenomena. Its use is rapidly growing in …

Social norms can greatly influence people's health-related choices and behaviours. In the
last few years, scholars and practitioners working in low-and mid-income countries (LMIC) …

When designing an agent-based simulation, an important question to answer is how to
model the decision making processes of the agents in the system. A large number of agent …

Transition modelling is an emerging but growing niche within the broader field of
sustainability transitions research. The objective of this paper is to explore the characteristics …

The utility of our actions frequently depends upon the beliefs and behavior of other agents.
Thankfully, through experience, we learn norms and conventions that provide stable …

This article looks at 20 years of applications of agent‐based models (ABMs) in sociology
and, in particular, their explanatory achievements and methodological insights. These …

Using psychological theory in agent formalisations is relevant to capture behavioural
phenomena in simulation models (Enhance Realism Of Simulation-EROS). Whereas the …

Health promotion interventions in low and midincome countries (LMIC) are increasingly
integrating strategies to change local social norms that sustain harmful practices. However …