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Who perished on the Titanic? The importance of social norms

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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
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February 2011Published
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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