Social choice theory — is a theoretical framework for measuring individual interests, values, or welfares as an aggregate towards collective decision. A non theoretical example of a collective decision is passing a set of laws under a constitution. Social choice theory … Wikipedia
Social identity — is a theory formed by Henri Tajfel and John Turnercite book|last=Tajfel|first=Henri|coauthors=Turner, John|title=The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations|editor=Austin, William G.; Worchel, Stephen|publisher=Brooks Cole|location=Monterey,… … Wikipedia
Social Value Orientations — (also referred to as social motives , social values , or value orientations ) is a social psychology motivational theory of choice behavior in game situations advanced by David M. Messick and Charles G. McClintock in 1968.cite journal | title =… … Wikipedia
Social dilemma — Social dilemmas are situations in which private interests are at odds with collective interests. Such situations arise because people frequently attach more weight to their short term selfish interests than to the long term interests of the group … Wikipedia
Social Return on Investment — Social Return on Investment, or SROI is an attempt to measure the social and financial value created by a non profit, NGO or business. It has not been proven to drive increased investment, but it is popular with academics and some consultancies.… … Wikipedia
Social software — encompasses a range of software systems that allow users to interact and share data. This computer mediated communication has become very popular with social sites like MySpace and Facebook, media sites like Flickr and YouTube, and commercial… … Wikipedia
Social order — is a concept used in sociology, history and other social sciences. It refers to a set of linked social structures, social institutions and social practices which conserve, maintain and enforce normal ways of relating and behaving. A social order… … Wikipedia
Social proof — Social proof, also known as informational social influence, is a psychological phenomenon that occurs in ambiguous social situations when people are unable to determine the appropriate mode of behavior. Making the assumption that surrounding… … Wikipedia
Social discount rate — is a measure used to help guide choices about the value of diverting funds to social projects. It is defined as “the appropriate value of r to use in computing present discount value for social investments” [Gruber, Jonathan (2007). Chapter 8:… … Wikipedia
Social status — In sociology or anthropology, social status is the honor or prestige attached to one s position in society (one s social position). The stratification system, which is the system of distributing rewards to the members of society, determines… … Wikipedia
