Scandinavian Rational Choice Sociology

Edling, Christofer; Stern, Charlotta

doi:10.1177/0001699303046001001

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“…On the other side of the spectrum, we find researchers who, perhaps, do not explicitly use the terms of rational choice theory, or who reject the assumptions of this theory as being scientifically unfounded. Such research can still be included in what we mean by a sociological approach to rational choice theory, as long as it is based on a theory that individuals have intentions and face a set of rules that shape human interactions (Edling and Stern, 2003;Brinton, 1993;Granovetter, 1985).…”

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Teorija racionalnog izbora – alternative i kritike

Krstić

2022

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Temeljne postavke teorije racionalnog izbora su sljedeće: (A1) ponašanje se može objasniti kao izbor između alternativa; (A2) sklonosti, uvjerenja i ograničenja aktera glavne su determinante ponašanja; (A3) sklonosti aktera moraju ispunjavati određene uvjete kao što su potpunost i tranzitivnost; i (A4) pojedinci odabiru optimalne alternative s obzirom na svoje sklonosti, uvjerenja i ograničenja. Međutim, primjenom teorije racionalnog izbora u sve većem broju istraživačkih područja sve je jasnija postala empirijska neadekvatnost ovog skupa restriktivnih premisa, što je zagovornike teorije racionalnog izbora potaknulo da usvoje širu verziju koja odbacuje pretpostavku (A4) i dopušta širi raspon sklonosti aktera. Osim ove metateorijske reakcije, neki autori predlažu temeljitiji „popravak“ ove teorije tako što bi se napravio pomak od objašnjenja racionalnog ponašanja aktera temeljenog na maksimizaciji profita. Dva su glavna cilja ovog rada. Prvi je cilj pridonijeti razumijevanju novih koncepata, modela i teorija ljudskog ponašanja (koncept ponašanja slijeđenja pravila, racionalno-heuristički model, Elsterova varijanta teorije racionalnog izbora i modeli ekološke racionalnosti). Drugi je cilj na temelju sveobuhvatne analize sadržaja alternativnih teorijskih koncepcija racionalnoga ljudskog ponašanja dati preporuke za poboljšanje ove teorije.

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Teorija racionalnog izbora – alternative i kritike

Krstić

2022

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“…Rational choice theory posits that actors are rational, purposive and capable of choosing from alternatives (Lahno, 2007; Lovett, 2006; Eding and Stern, 2003). In choosing among alternatives, actors are constrained by scarcity of resources and social institutions (Sato, 2010; Best, 2009; Gagne, 2007; Esser, 1993a, b; Farmer, 1992).…”

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Tokunbo ICT

Omobowale

2013

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

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PurposeInformation and communication technology (ICT) stands out as a major indicator and driver of the modern age. It catalytically advances globalization processes across professions, disciplines and agencies across international boundaries. In spite of the widespread utilization of ICT, Nigeria in particular and Africa in general lag behind in the ICT revolution. Striving to modernise and develop, though, Nigeria is rather dependent on the developed world for ICT access and utilization. Nigeria accesses ICT, indeed a great volume of the access rather comes through the second‐hand market. The study aims to integrate theoretical orientations of symbolism and rationalism to empirically explain second‐hand ICT utilization in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through 30 in‐depth interviews (IDIs) and six focus group discussions (FGDs) among sellers and consumers of imported second‐hand ICT at Abeokuta, Ibadan and Lagos cities in Nigeria. The data was collected between July and November 2010. The research is an extract from a larger study on “The dynamics of the Tokunbo phenomenon and second‐hand economy in South‐Western Nigeria”.FindingsThe paper concludes that as much as imported second‐hand ICT satisfies consumer modernity and development needs, it swells up Nigeria's e‐waste. The bulk of the used ICT exported into Nigeria are non‐usable scrap, while those that are functional or usable are at the tail end of their life cycles. By symbolically rationalizing imported second‐hand ICT utilization, the Nigerian population simply pays for the evacuation of e‐waste from producing countries of the developed world to Nigeria. Nigeria is yet to develop a wholesome policy to address second‐hand ICT import and grapple with e‐waste challenge. The economic and health costs of imported e‐waste are on Nigeria and Nigerians.Originality/valueThe primary focus of the paper is on second‐hand ICT utilization in Nigeria. The paper empirically discusses the utilization of second‐hand ICT from the perspective of symbolic‐rationality of modernity and development practice.

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“…Since the 1990s, many good articles reviewing the general development of RCT have been published (see, e.g., Hechter and Kanazawa 1997;Edling and Stern 2003;Hedström and Stern 2008;Raub, Buskens, and Van Assen 2011;Kroneberg and Kalter 2012). Consequently, the present assessment concentrates on some questions particularly relevant for comparative research.…”

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Rational Choice Theory in Comparative Sociology

Scholtz

2015

Comp Sociol

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Among schools of thought in comparative research, Rational Choice Theory (rct) is both the most systematic and the most contested. rct lacks a “classical” foundation but offers a clear internal theory structure. The rationality assumption contains an unquestioned heuristic aspect, although the determinants of choice (especially preferences) lack a universally accepted solution. The choice aspect addresses the understanding of social phenomena as the result of individual actions seen in light of the possible alternatives. This view unifies scholars in the Rational Choice tradition and leads to the macro-micro-macro-scheme. Micro-oriented comparative research has flourished through the availability of multi-level data sets in fields such as social capital theory, social stratification and mobility, including educational attainment or the inclusion of migrants, family studies, criminology, and labor markets. Institutional rct-based comparative research has addressed welfare states, religion, and general questions. In both aspects, rct leaves room for further productivity in comparative research.

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Scandinavian Rational Choice Sociology

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Teorija racionalnog izbora – alternative i kritike

Teorija racionalnog izbora – alternative i kritike

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