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Natalie Davis

Natalie Davis is an Executive Assistant at George Mason University, which is the largest public research university in Virginia. Her role as a C-level executive assistant has made her an expert in communication, public relations, administrative support, and customer service. In the role of Research Writer for Pollack Peacebuilding, Natalie examines the latest dispute resolution research and applies it to both content distribution and PPS’ best practices. Learn more about Natalie here!

Research Shows Too Much Cooperation Between Groups Can Cause Workplace Conflict

Research Shows Too Much Cooperation Between Groups Can Cause Workplace Conflict

Published: January 22, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Schweiger, S., Konlechner, S. W., & Guttel, W. H. (2019). How cooperation reinforces conflict over time: The role of simplified images and disidentification. Project Management Journal, Volume 00(0), 1-15. DOI: 10.1177/8756972819891281 journals.sagepub.com/home/pmx Background & Theory The authors research how project management groups interact with one another, and how losing the delicate balance between cooperation...

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New Study Shows Link Between Aggressive Behavior and Implementation of Steps to Resolve Conflict

New Study Shows Link Between Aggressive Behavior and Implementation of Steps to Resolve Conflict

Published: January 15, 2020 | Last Updated: April 26, 2024by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Douglas, B., & Orpinas, P. (2019). Goals and strategies to solve peer conflict: Comparison by aggression trajectories. Pensamiento Psicológico, Volume 17(2), 23-35. doi:10.11144/Javerianacali.PPSI17-2.gssp Background & Theory This article explores how adolescent youth in three different aggressive behavior trajectories might use different methods, goals, and strategies to handle conflict, and what this means for...

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Research Concludes that Compassion is a Critical Component to Peacebuilding Practices

Research Concludes that Compassion is a Critical Component to Peacebuilding Practices

Published: December 18, 2019 | Last Updated: December 1, 2023by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Rothbart, D., & Allen, S. (2018). Building peace through systemic compassion. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, Volume 36, 373-386. DOI: 10.1002/crq.21249 Background & Theory This article focuses on the systems of positive emotions, with a specific focus on compassion, and its uses in peacebuilding practices. The authors evaluate the basis for human rights, peacebuilding practices,...

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Recent Article Studies Intergroup Contact Theory and How to Resolve a Common Issue in Society: Prejudice

Recent Article Studies Intergroup Contact Theory and How to Resolve a Common Issue in Society: Prejudice

Published: November 27, 2019 | Last Updated: December 3, 2023by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Christ, O., & Kauff, M. (2019). Intergroup contact theory. In K. Sassenberg, M. L. W. Vliek (eds.), Social psychology in action (pp 145-161). Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019. Retrieved from Background & Theory A recurring question in social sciences and even in mediation is regarding how to reduce prejudice and resolve intergroup...

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New Study Shows Human Rights Within Conflict Resolution May Be the Key for Sustainable Peace

New Study Shows Human Rights Within Conflict Resolution May Be the Key for Sustainable Peace

Published: November 13, 2019 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Fuentes-Julio, C. & Ibrahim, R. (2019). A human rights approach to conflict resolution. Ethics and International Affairs, 33, Issue 3, 261-273. Background & Theory Commonly thought of as two different areas that hold fundamental differences, the benefits of combining a human rights approach with a conflict resolution approach to solving conflict is often...

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