Conference Presentation (After Call)

FZJ-2025-05857

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Different ways of coordinating behavioral repertoires in crowds

Sieben, A.FZJ* ; Küpper, M.FZJ* ; Postmes, T. ; Seyfried, A.FZJ*

2025

This record in other databases:  

Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.34734/FZJ-2025-05857

Abstract: This study explores four modes of crowd coordination: mechanical (uniform movement with a leader or predefined choreography), physical (movement dictated by environmental constraints), organic (dynamic leadership in small interactive groups), and individual (independent movement requiring coordination to avoid collisions). Experiments manipulating physical and social factors confirmed that these modes influence crowd organization, movement patterns, and leadership dynamics. The findings highlight how different coordination modes shape crowd behavior, contributing to varying levels of homogeneity and heterogeneity in movement.

---

Contributing Institute(s):

1. Zivile Sicherheitsforschung (IAS-7)

Research Program(s):

1. 5111 - Domain-Specific Simulation & Data Life Cycle Labs (SDLs) and Research Groups (POF4-511) (POF4-511)

Appears in the scientific report 2025

---

Database coverage:

---