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April 10, 2026ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer SimulationOpen Access

A Framework to Incorporate Human Behavior in Agent-Based Models for Infectious Disease: Insights From Health Behavior Theories

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SRSebastian A. Rodriguez-CartesMMMaria MayorgaJSJulie Swann

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Overview

This framework integrates behavioral theories to enhance intervention effectiveness in disease modeling, suggesting improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop a framework that integrates human behavior using health behavior theories in agent-based models (ABMs) for infectious disease.
  • Proposed a modeling framework that includes classical behavioral theories and psychological constructs.
  • Utilized definitions and categorizations from social sciences for operationalization.
  • Illustrated framework application through a modeling example for disease-specific behaviors.
  • Established a clear guideline for integrating human behavior into ABMs.
  • Enhanced understanding of how empirical data can calibrate and validate behavior predictions.
  • Proposed new and existing modeling approaches for representing behaviors and their interactions with the environment.

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Rodriguez-Cartes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895206c1944d70ce06262https://doi.org/10.1145/3807512
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