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A Re-Explication of Social Norms, Ten Years Later

Rimal, Rajiv N., Lapinski, Maria K.·2015·Communication Theory

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We revisit some ideas from our previous article on social norms by conceptualizing norms as dynamic entities that both affect and are affected by human action; elaborating on the distinction between collective and perceived norms; summarizing key findings from studies that have adopted the theory of normative social behavior (TNSB) and thereby proposing guidelines for further expanding the purview of the TNSB; discussing the attribute-centered approach as a framework for focusing on behavioral characteristics; and highlighting areas for further inquiry into social norms.

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Authors: Rimal, R. N., & Lapinski, M. K.
Venue: Communication Theory
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 2015-10-21
Volume: 25
Issue: 4
Pages: 393-409
ISSN: 1050-3293 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1111/comt.12080
OpenAlex: W2158407694
Cited by: 403
References: 82
FWCI: 66.44
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed

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