Research Article

Multiobjective Genetic Programming Can Improve the Explanatory Capabilities of Mechanism-Based Models of Social Systems

Table 3

Structures of the discussed models (structures of model 38, model 59, and model 79).

NameModel 38Model 59Model 79

RoleSelectionMechONONOFF
RoleSocialisationMechOFFONOFF
RoleLoadInvolvedxMaritalInvolvedxMaritalInvolvedxEmployment
RoleIncongruence1 − DiffExpectancyEmployment0.333   DiffExpectancyMarital + 0.333  DiffExpectancyParent + 0.333  DiffExpectancyEmploymentDiffExpectancyEmployment
RoleStrainRoleIncongruenceRoleIncongruence7  RoleIncongruence + RoleLoad
OutModRoleLoadMaritalStatus1 − 10  RoleLoad
InModEmploymentStatusParentStatus1 − ParentStatus  RoleLoad
probFirstDrink(LifetimeDisposition 2)  (4 + ProbOppIn)(LifetimeDisposition 2)  (4 + ProbOppIn)Disposition  (0.9  Disposition + ProbOppIn)  (1.104  RoleStrain + 0.8)
probNextDrinkDispositionDisposition1.25  Disposition^2  (RoleStrain + 1)

Elements not affecting agent drinking are highlighted in italic.