The Many Dimensions of Conflict and Resolution
The Many Dimensions of Conflict and Resolution
Abstract In today’s society, the word conflict can carry quite a negative connotation. It is a very rare occasion indeed, that this word can conjure feelings of positivity or purpose. Oftentimes, conflict is perceived as something that should be avoided at all costs in the pursuit of tranquil exchanges and composed conversation. Warm smiles are exchanged and happy dispositions follow with dreamy glances of wondrous acquiescence. A world without conflict might be a most desirable one, indeed, but conflict is the aspect of civilization that drives the evolution of society. Academically speaking, conflict can be a positive, constructive experience that can produce powerful visions of innovation and progress. There are five classifications of conflict: relationship, data, interest, structural and value that can be identified as essential stepping stones within the construct of its definition and application.
The Many Dimensions of Conflict and Resolution
The first declension of conflict is the relationship contention. Conflict can be an outcome of confrontation or a process in which participants bring attention to certain points of disagreement and express their desire to address certain beliefs, feelings, and motives in the hopes of reaching a pertinent resolution (Abigail and Cahn, 2011). The relationship conflict is the outcome of people having misconceptions about mutual goals, miscommunication about certain notions as well as stereotypes, negative behavior, and negative emotions. Effective communication is the key to conflict resolution. Each person brings to the table a myriad of life experiences that contribute to their own personal resolution style. Wilmot and Hocker (2011) identify this as the family of origin construct. Parental conflict whether positive or negative, creates the foundation of constructive management or destructive management for the next
Abstract In today’s society, the word conflict can carry quite a negative connotation. It is a very rare occasion indeed, that this word can conjure feelings of positivity or purpose. Oftentimes, conflict is perceived as something that should be avoided at all costs in the pursuit of tranquil exchanges and composed conversation. Warm smiles are exchanged and happy dispositions follow with dreamy glances of wondrous acquiescence. A world without conflict might be a most desirable one, indeed, but conflict is the aspect of civilization that drives the evolution of society. Academically speaking, conflict can be a positive, constructive experience that can produce powerful visions of innovation and progress. There are five classifications of conflict: relationship, data, interest, structural and value that can be identified as essential stepping stones within the construct of its definition and application.
The Many Dimensions of Conflict and Resolution
The first declension of conflict is the relationship contention. Conflict can be an outcome of confrontation or a process in which participants bring attention to certain points of disagreement and express their desire to address certain beliefs, feelings, and motives in the hopes of reaching a pertinent resolution (Abigail and Cahn, 2011). The relationship conflict is the outcome of people having misconceptions about mutual goals, miscommunication about certain notions as well as stereotypes, negative behavior, and negative emotions. Effective communication is the key to conflict resolution. Each person brings to the table a myriad of life experiences that contribute to their own personal resolution style. Wilmot and Hocker (2011) identify this as the family of origin construct. Parental conflict whether positive or negative, creates the foundation of constructive management or destructive management for the next
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