Keizer et al (2008) - The spreading of disorder

3 important questions on Keizer et al (2008) - The spreading of disorder

What is the study of Keizer et al about?

About the Broken window theory

What does the theory state? (2)

1- it stated that when the descriptive norm is in conflict with the injunctive norm, that more disorder is likely.

2- disorder may be spread to other forms of destructive behavior (cross norm inhibition). 

Signs of "broken windows", littering, grafity lead to inappropiate behavior which in turn result in inhibited behavior of other norms.

Why will disorder be spread througt other forms of behavior?

Because higher levels goals of behaving appropiate are in conflict with hedonic or economic goals

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