Incorporating Trauma Propagation And Transmission In Agent Based Models: A Preliminary Framework

N Bishop, H Kavak - 2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM), 2024ieeexplore.ieee.org
Traumatic experiences, such as war, genocide, and famine, significantly influence human
decision-making. Such traumas are passed down to newer generations genetically, making
their long-lasting impact on populations. Agent-based modeling offers a unique avenue to
study trauma, its communication within communities, and its transmission to future
generations. Despite the scarcity of agent-based model (ABM) use in trauma research, it
holds immense potential due to its relevance in understanding interpersonal interactions. To …
Traumatic experiences, such as war, genocide, and famine, significantly influence human decision-making. Such traumas are passed down to newer generations genetically, making their long-lasting impact on populations. Agent-based modeling offers a unique avenue to study trauma, its communication within communities, and its transmission to future generations. Despite the scarcity of agent-based model (ABM) use in trauma research, it holds immense potential due to its relevance in understanding interpersonal interactions. To address this gap, we propose an accessible ABM framework tailored for researchers with limited ABM experience. Our framework is a simple, easy-to-understand model built with intuitive and transparent code. It facilitates the creation of generalizable functions and serves as a foundational design for researchers to copy, adapt, or build upon when constructing their own models. Our framework contains feature sets to aid in the creation of models addressing transgenerational traumas passed down genetically, through epigenetics, and community propagation of collective trauma.
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