An information‐combining model for expectation states theory

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Bibliographic Data

ID10142590
AuthorsJohn B Kervin (University of Toronto, corresponding author)
Year1977
Volume5
Issue2
Pages199-214
Publication date1977-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Mathematical Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-250X • E-ISSN: 1545-5874
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/0022250x.1977.9989873
OpenAlexW2011351776
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited17

Our status‐related behavior toward others is a function of the characteristics we perceive them to possess. Expectation states theory specifies the nature of the relationship between social characteristics and behavior, but until recently was limited to situations in which only one characteristic is perceived. This paper adds to the theory additional general assumptions from which an information‐combining model is derived. This model specifies status‐related behavior in multiple characteristic situations and other circumstances beyond the original scope of the theory. Comparisons of the model with other formulations provide excellent support

Discrete mathematics · Econometrics · Function (biology · Information Theory · Mathematical economics · Model theory · Scope (computer science · Statistics · Computer Science · Mathematics · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Power and Status Dynamics

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