The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon whereby people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they may ignore or override.

The bandwagon effect is when people start doing something because everybody else seems to be doing it. The bandwagon effect can be attributed to psychological, social, and economic factors.

If John McCain’s supporters are hoping for a “Bradley effect” bounce on Election Day, some pollsters and strategists say they may have another thing coming. Beware of the “bandwagon effect ...

The bandwagon effect can be very powerful and lead to the ready formation of fads and trends. However, these behaviors also tend to be somewhat fragile and volatile.

You may not think so, but most human beings are subject to “the bandwagon effect.” This cognitive bias can cause us to think and act in certain ways if we believe others are doing the same.

However, the bandwagon effect has likely influenced AI growth as investors and companies have invested unprecedented amounts in the sector. To understand this, let's consider a few similar recent ...

Bandwagon effect kicks in on marriage rights. Sen. Mark Begich (D) of Alaska Associated Press. March 26, 2013, 9:31 AM EDT. By Steve Benen. Elected policymakers like to do smart and popular things ...

Recent research in economics, psychology, and political science describes the 'bandwagon effect' - or alternatively 'contagion effect' - as a general cultural phenomenon or bias in which the rate ...