Abstract
This is a conceptual exploration of the work of some
eminent social scientists thought to be amenable to agent-based
modelling of social reality. Kemper’s status-power theory and
Hofstede’s dimensions of national culture are the central
theories. The article reviews empirical work on the case of
playing children, with a focus on field studies on pre-puberty
children in several countries. The idea is to investigate
emergence of glass ceiling phenomena1for girls among these
children. A prototype playground simulation gives a proof of
concept.2The conclusion is that applying social scientific theory
to the modelling of social reality seems a promising research
avenue.
eminent social scientists thought to be amenable to agent-based
modelling of social reality. Kemper’s status-power theory and
Hofstede’s dimensions of national culture are the central
theories. The article reviews empirical work on the case of
playing children, with a focus on field studies on pre-puberty
children in several countries. The idea is to investigate
emergence of glass ceiling phenomena1for girls among these
children. A prototype playground simulation gives a proof of
concept.2The conclusion is that applying social scientific theory
to the modelling of social reality seems a promising research
avenue.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Social Coordination: Principles, Artefacts and Theories (SOCIAL.PATH) |
| Subtitle of host publication | AISB Convention 2013, University of Exeter, 3rd–5th April, 2013 |
| Editors | Harko Verhagen, Pablo Noriega, Tina Balke, Marina de Vos |
| Place of Publication | Exeter |
| Publisher | University of Exeter |
| Pages | 22-29 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781908187369 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | SOCIAL.PATH 2013 - Duration: 4 Apr 2013 → 7 Apr 2013 |
Conference/symposium
| Conference/symposium | SOCIAL.PATH 2013 |
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| Period | 4/04/13 → 7/04/13 |