Frey, Bruno S., Savage, D. A. and Torgler, Benno (2011) Who perished on the Titanic? The importance of social norms. Rationality and Society, Vol.23 (No.1). pp. 35-49. doi:10.1177/1043463110396059

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Abstract

This paper seeks to empirically identify what factors make it more or less likely for people to survive in a life-threatening situation. Three factors relate to individual attributes of the persons onboard: physical strength, economic resources, and nationality. Two relate to social aspects: social support and social norms. The Titanic disaster is a life-or-death situation. Otherwise-disregarded aspects of human nature become apparent in such a dangerous situation. The empirical analysis supports the notion that social norms are a key determinant in extreme situations of life or death.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Behavioural Science Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Shipwreck survival -- Social aspects, Decision making, Disasters, Titanic (Steamship), Social norms
Journal or Publication Title:	Rationality and Society
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1043-4631
Official Date:	February 2011
Dates:	Date Event February 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.23
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 35-49
DOI:	10.1177/1043463110396059
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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