What makes a sanction “stick”? The effects of financial and social sanctions on norm compliance
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: The present research shows that, like financial sanctions, social punishment (the mere expression of disapproval with another person's conduct) induces compliance with norms for cooperation in a social dilemma. More importantly, after removing the sanctioning opportunity levels of cooperation decrease more under former financial than under former social sanctioning systems. Hence social sanctions are more effective than financial sanctions at inducing “sticky” norms that guide behavior even in the absence of punishment cues. Public policy implications are discussed.
Source: Social Influence
Authors: Rob M. A. Nelissen, Laetitia B. Mulder
Institution: Tilburg University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2087350306