title: Kinetic model for multidimensional opinion formation.
abstract: In this paper, we deal with a kinetic model to describe the evolution of the opinion in a closed group with respect to a choice between multiple options (e.g., political parties), which takes into account two main mechanisms of opinion formation, namely, the interaction between individuals and the effect of the mass media. We numerically test the model in some relevant cases and eventually provide an existence and a uniqueness result for it.
authors.affiliation: UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR 7598 LJLL, Paris F-75005, France.
authors.forename: Laurent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Boudin
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Monaco
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Salvarani
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D007700:Kinetics; D016014:Linear Models; D008402:Mass Media; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011056:Political Systems; D011057:Politics; D013997:Time Factors