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The Social Norms Approach:
Theory, Research and Annotated Bibliography

by Alan D. Berkowitz, Ph.D., Independent Consultant, Trumansburg, N.Y.
www.alanberkowitz.com
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The original version of this paper was written in August 2000. Since then, three revisions have been posted: in August 2001, in January 2003 and this revision of August 2004. To insure that you have the most recent version of this paper please contact the author before citing.

Preface - The State of Social Norms

Introduction

History

Types of Misperceptions

Studies Documenting Misperceptions

Misperceptions in Specific Sub-populations

Types of Norms

Which Norms are Salient?

Do Misperceptions Predict Behavior?

What Is the Effect of Correcting Misperceptions?: Successful Interventions Utilizing the Social Norms Approach

Social Norms Interventions with Multiple Levels of Prevention

Norms Correction as Part of A Multi-Component Intervention

When Social Norms Interventions Are Unsuccessful

Issues in the Evaluation of Social Norms Interventions

Social Norms Interventions for Other Health Issues and Social Justice Issues

Conclusions and Recommendations

Appendix

Last Update: September 10, 2004


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