Category: Conflict Theory (Page 3)

Research Suggests Self-Awareness of Identity Can Promote an Open Mind and Decrease Conflict

Published: February 19, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Gaither, S. E., Fan, S. P., & Kinzler, K. D. (2019). Thinking about multiple identities boosts children’s flexible thinking. Developmental Science, Volume 23(1), 1-11. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/desc.12871 Background & Theory The authors of this article explore how children who have an awareness of and are encouraged to think on their multiple identities, often have more...

Research Finds Link Between Personality Traits and their Impact on Addressing Conflict

Published: January 30, 2020 | Last Updated: December 1, 2023by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Tehrani, H. D., & Yamini, S. (2019). Personality traits and conflict resolution styles: A meta-analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, Volume 157, 1-10. https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0191886919307330 Background & Theory This article performs a meta-analysis to evaluate how personality traits and conflict resolution styles are connected. Clashes in personalities can create conflict, so it makes sense that...

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

Published: January 15, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 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...

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...

Family Conflict Resolution Strategies for a Family Fighting Over Money

Published: March 18, 2019 | Last Updated: August 30, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

Any group of individuals in any sort of setting who are attempting to cooperate in some fashion are sure to run into conflict from time to time. And family members, of course, are no exception. In fact, some of the most heated, emotional, long-standing, and painful disputes arise from family conflict. That’s probably because families...

Humans’ Natural State is Peace, Not Violence

Published: December 24, 2018 | Last Updated: January 13, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

I have often heard the suggestion that “people are naturally violent.” And while it is true that human beings do have an innate capacity for violent aggression, I do not believe humans are intrinsically prone to violence. That is, our natural desire is to be in a state of peace, and so our natural state...

The 6 C’s of Relationship Rebuilding: A Conflict Resolution Process

Published: September 5, 2018 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

One of the saddest results of ongoing conflict is the destructive impact it can have on relationships. What could otherwise be a productive or even loving relationship has taken damage that often seems irreparable. This damage is especially sad when it affects other innocent parties, like family members, co-workers, or large groups of people. While...

What Are the 5 Conflict Management Styles & Which is Best?

Published: August 27, 2018 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Jeremy Pollack

When groups of personalities combine under pressure in the workplace, at home, or in the community, conflict can all-too-easily arise. You might be called upon to extinguish the fire before it spreads. Like a blaze, disputes can quickly grow to impact other areas of the organization, build a permanent wedge between family members, or start...

Resolving Conflict by Recognizing the Culprit

Published: December 21, 2017 | Last Updated: July 14, 2022by Jeremy Pollack

Conflicts are a part of everyday life; which is why human beings, and animate life in general for that matter, are natural problem-solvers. Indeed, resolving conflict occurs multiple times every day, and most human conflicts are short lived. Of course, on the other hand, some conflicts last for years, seemingly unresolvable. One reason for the...

Conflict Identity: A Roadblock to Peace & Conflict Resolution

Published: December 19, 2017 | Last Updated: August 8, 2023by Jeremy Pollack

Most individuals and groups who appear stuck in long-standing conflicts define themselves, at least in part, as “the ones who must fight.” Whether they see themselves as victims, dominants, or simply as having to struggle to survive or thrive; whether this struggle is with another party or simply within themselves (the individual’s life or among...

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