is the bandwagon effect positive or negative 
the bandwagon effect itself is a neutral phenomenon whether following the behavior of others is positive or negative depends on the behavior being followed for example if everyone you know is saving for retirement and discusses it frequently you may be more likely to save for retirement because you are copying the behavior of those around you in that case the bandwagon effect would be positive for you but if everyone you know lives a lavish lifestyle and you do the same even though you can t afford it the bandwagon effect would have negative consequences for you 