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The Davies J-Curve theory suggests that as long as a person's expectations match their reality, they will be satisfied. However, if a gap develops between expectations and reality, it can reach an unacceptable level and lead to social unrest or revolution. The Arab Spring is given as an example of this theory in action.

The Davies J-Curve presumes that as long as a
person's expectations (job, house, car, etc.)
parallel reality everything is ﬁne. But when reality
begins to drift away from what is "expected" at
some point there is the "unacceptable gap" at
which the stage for social resistance, or revolution,
is met. Consider the "Arab Spring,"

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Davies j curve copy.png

1. The Davies J-Curve presumes that as long as a person's expectations (job, house, car, etc.) parallel reality everything is ﬁne. But when reality begins to drift away from what is "expected" at some point there is the "unacceptable gap" at which the stage for social resistance, or revolution, is met. Consider the "Arab Spring,"