Articles tagged with Social Conflict
A new study from NYU uses 7.7 million 311 service requests to track where and when neighborhood conflict arises, finding it more likely in areas with 'fuzzy' boundaries between homogenous communities. Conflict is less common in areas without clear boundaries or with clearly defined community groups.
Research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology found that single people with high 'avoidance social goals' were equally happy whether single or in a relationship. In contrast, those with low avoidance goals who prioritized relationships experienced lower happiness when single. The study analyzed over 4,000 New ...
In bacterial communities, resolving social conflict is key to survival. The discovery reveals that biofilms develop an 'emergent phenomenon' where individuals balance opposing needs through metabolic codependence. This strategy allows bacteria to coordinate activities, resolve internal conflicts and ensure the survival of the community.
A new study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that children from high conflict homes have altered brain activity when processing emotional stimuli, indicating a heightened state of vigilance. This trait may lead to challenges in social relationships later in life.
A recent study published in Current Biology found that while cheaters do not take over populations, they also cannot ever fully be removed. By identifying how diverse societies prevent or cope with cheating, researchers can identify general principles about how to promote cooperation and prevent conflict.
A new study found that interpersonal conflicts, such as domestic violence and landlord disputes, are stronger predictors of community crime than public disorder. The research analyzed census data and 911 dispatches, revealing a link between private conflict and increased social disorder, crime, and physical violence.
The new guidelines emphasize the importance of early and intensive communication between healthcare teams and families to prevent conflicts. In cases where disputes remain unresolvable, a fair process of dispute resolution involving expert consultants and mediation is recommended.
The EJOLT project has re-launched the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice with a new platform that integrates geo-spatial data to present conflicts in context. The updated website expands its coverage, featuring almost 1400 cases of environmental conflicts across all continents.
Researchers analyzed indicators of conflict and intergroup interaction in Eastern North America, finding that warfare varied widely over time and space. They identified patterns across extremely large areas, including fortified settlements and skeletal remains of warfare victims.
Research by Lasse Laustsen and Michael Bang Petersen suggests that competent leaders are often preferred for leadership roles but not necessarily as friends. In contrast, non-dominant individuals with cooperative traits are often chosen as friends regardless of political ideology or social conflict context.
New research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that greater social support and more frequent hugs can protect people from getting sick, with the physical act of hugging playing a key role in reducing susceptibility to infection. This study found that hugs were responsible for one-third of the protective effect of social support.
Research from the University of Bristol found that bird groups unite at nightfall after territorial conflicts, strengthening their defense of valuable roost sites. This cooperation between group members is favored by conflict with outsiders, highlighting a link to human societal evolution.
A new study by Wildlife Conservation Society experts reveals that wildlife loss leads to conflict among people worldwide. The research highlights the link between biodiversity decline and exploitative labor practices, violence, and organized crime.
Researchers found that chimpanzee crop raids are forcing African farmers to grow alternative crops and spend more time guarding their goods, increasing exposure to disease-carrying insects. The study suggests a positive shift towards community-led conservation, but warns of the negative impact on local communities.
A study by University of Waterloo professors found that considering personal dilemmas as outsiders would lead to wiser reasoning. Employing a third-person perspective can help individuals think more wisely about relationship conflicts. The research results contradict the adage that age brings wisdom and highlight the importance of self...
Researchers discovered that taking an outsider's perspective, rather than one's own, can eliminate bias and lead to wise reasoning about interpersonal relationship conflicts. This strategy is referred to as Solomon's Paradox.
A study of almost 10,000 men and women found that frequent arguments with partners, relatives, or neighbors were associated with a doubling in the risk of death from any cause. Men, especially those not in work, were particularly vulnerable to this increased risk.
A new study by University of Minnesota sociologists shows that workplaces can change to increase flexibility, provide more support from supervisors, and reduce work-family conflict. The research found significant improvements in employees' sense of schedule control and perceived time adequacy.
A mathematical model explains how high-rank individuals in hierarchical groups engage in seemingly altruistic behavior by competing with peers in other groups, leading to increased total group effort towards conflict. This behavior is linked to within-group hierarchy and inequality, observed in nature across various species.
A husband's agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time. Wives report more conflict if their husband is in poor health, but not vice versa.
A new study by University of Miami biologist Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy explores the acceptance of non-related individuals in highly organized and adaptable societies. Young, unfamiliar individuals were accepted more frequently than old ones and those in late-stage colonies, suggesting that social context and immediate needs mediate accepta...
A study by Baylor University psychologist Keith Sanford found that in satisfying relationships, negative communication is associated with bigger conflicts but ultimately leads to bigger resolutions. In contrast, unhappy relationships struggle to resolve conflicts regardless of communication type.
A new study reveals that American doctors are more likely to experience burnout, depression, and lower satisfaction with their quality of life due to long working hours and personal responsibilities. The study found that physicians who work in academic medical centers, are younger, or female are particularly affected.
A new framework provides guidance for clinicians to manage moral distress, which can interfere with patient care and clinician well-being. The framework aims to create a healthy work environment supporting clinicians to practice with integrity and reduce the toll on caregivers and patients.
New research by World Vision and Columbia University shows that Child Friendly Spaces can help Congolese children recover from trauma after fleeing conflict. Children who frequently attended CFS sustained their psychosocial wellbeing, while those who didn't showed significant deterioration.
Researchers found that female motivation to help offspring and attractiveness significantly influence the outcome of intersexual conflicts in wild bonobos. Attractive females are more likely to win conflicts against males, with males displaying reduced aggression during times of elevated fecundity.
UC Berkeley psychologists found that people are more likely to lash out at their romantic partners over relationship tensions after a bad night's sleep. Couples who fight more are less happy and less healthy.
A University of Maryland-led team is developing new models to understand the relationship between conflict, socio-economic conditions and climate. The research aims to project future conflicts and develop interventions to reduce civil disorder under climate change scenarios.
A new study finds that men whose wives earn more income are more likely to use erectile dysfunction medication, while wives who outearn their husbands suffer from insomnia. Humor can also be a double-edged sword in relationships, with some types of humor helping to diffuse tense conflicts and others eliciting negative responses.
A new study published in Springer's Human Ecology journal explores the complex web of factors increasing perceived risk of tiger attack in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh. The researchers found that poverty-related issues, such as low incomes and poor infrastructure, significantly influence villagers' perceptions of risk from tigers.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that relocating elephants to national parks does not decrease human-wildlife conflict. In fact, the translocated elephants were involved in more conflicts and killed five people over a year, highlighting the need for alternative conservation strategies.
Elderly consumers use shopping, meal preparation, and caregiving to assert their identity and resist being labeled old. They employ various strategies, including joint activities and covert exclusion of younger caregivers, to challenge perceived stereotypes.
A study by Oregon State University researcher Michelle Barnhart found that society devalues old age, leading to negative stereotypes and conflicts. Elderly consumers use various strategies to negotiate their identity with others, including verbal arguments or independent activities.
A Johns Hopkins doctor argues that comprehensive guidelines for physicians on disclosing conflicts of interest on social media are lacking. Electronic tags and online profiles could help address this issue, DeCamp says, as physicians' posts can be re-tweeted and potentially biased by financial conflicts.
A new study by the University of Colorado Boulder team analyzed extensive climate datasets and violent conflicts in East Africa, finding moderate increases in temperature reduce conflict risk slightly, while very hot temperatures increase it. Socioeconomic factors have a much greater impact on conflict risk than climate change.
A recent study by University of Missouri anthropologist Robert Walker found that violent conflict accounted for 30% of all deaths before contact with Europeans in Amazonian tribal societies. The study suggests that developing a shared sense of global community could help reduce major episodes of violence.
A study by George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services suggests that work-family conflict is linked to a higher risk of neck and shoulder pain in hospital workers. Researchers found that employees with high work-life imbalance were nearly three times more likely to report arm pain.
A cross-cultural study found that Japanese participants showed higher wisdom scores than Americans in resolving group conflicts, while older age was associated with increased wisdom for Americans but not Japanese. This research highlights the importance of culture on human development and lifespan development.
A new study in Journal of Consumer Research finds that long-distance runners leverage social and economic resources to overcome differences, fostering collective belonging. The research highlights the potential for diverse communities to thrive through resource dependence, benefiting companies and charities alike.
A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison uses computational approach to determine individual predictability in group conflict. The research proposes a novel estimate of 'cognitive burden,' or minimal amount of information needed to make predictions, using sparse coding principles.
Research at Queen's University Belfast found that children who grew up during the worst years of violence have the highest suicide rates and most rapidly increasing rates. The study attributes this to a range of factors including social isolation, poor mental health, and increased political stability.
A longitudinal study found that marital discord in kindergarten years can lead to emotional problems and difficulties in adolescence, including depression and anxiety. Children's early experiences of conflict between parents can have long-lasting negative effects on their emotional security and social adjustment.
A new study from MIT neuroscientists found that sharing stories about one's life with members of the opposing group improves attitudes and reduces prejudice. The benefits were greatest for members of the less empowered group, who reported improved attitudes towards the other group after sharing their own perspectives.
Researchers found that chimpanzees intervene in conflicts to preserve group peace, exhibiting prosocial behavior based on community concern. This policing activity was rare and limited to high-ranking individuals, who were more willing to intervene if several quarrelers were involved.
In a study published in PLOS ONE, researchers observed chimpanzee groups and found that high-ranking individuals intervene in conflicts to ensure group stability. This behavior is driven by a community concern interest, with more parties to a conflict resulting in greater policing.
A longitudinal study in Belfast found that political violence affects families, leading to behavior problems and mental health symptoms among children. The research suggests working with families may have long-term benefits for affected children.
A study by MIT researchers Emile Bruneau and Rebecca Saxe found that brain regions responding to emotional suffering overlap with areas involved in perceiving another person's thoughts or feelings. However, empathy levels did not correlate with brain activity, suggesting more research is needed.
A study suggests that moral imagination can help workers in stigmatized professions make better decisions and reduce social stigma. Organizations can foster moral imagination by promoting narratives, autonomy, and critical capacity among employees.
A new study published in Psychological Science explains how motivation drives groups to behave in a particular manner. The research found that a threat to American identity influences how Americans respond to the symbolic building of a mosque near Ground Zero.
A new study found that teenagers experience more arguments with family members on days when they had conflicts with peers, and vice versa. Family fights lasted longer than peer conflicts, affecting relationships for up to two days later.
A new study on commercialized climbing expeditions on Everest found that paying climbers tend to prioritize individual accomplishments over communal experiences. The research suggests that transformative experiences can reinforce an individualistic and competitive ethos, undermining feelings of camaraderie.
A study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that youth generally perceive community street outreach workers positively, regardless of personal experience. The majority of respondents reported successfully resolving conflicts and needing help with employment, education, and healthcare needs.
A special section in Ecological Economics analyzes ecological distribution conflicts, linking them to political ecology and social metabolism. The research explores the impacts of resource extraction and waste disposal on economic, environmental, cultural, and social conflicts.
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers finds that street outreach workers are a crucial tool for preventing and intervening in youth violence. The program, run by the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC), incorporates elements like peacemaking, resource provision, and community partnerships to achieve success.
Researchers developed Inductive Game Theory to study conflict, identifying strategies that generate intense conflict and highlighting the importance of group interactions. The approach suggests individual agency may over-estimate in social evolution and considers the impact of friends' and enemies' actions on conflict.
A recent study found that conflicts about personal space have a negative impact on trust and communication between sibling relationships. Researchers identified two major types of conflict: physical/emotional personal space issues and equality/fairness issues.
A University of Missouri study found that framing health news releases to include conflict factors like health disparities and risks increases coverage in local black newspapers. This increased coverage raises awareness and can lead to better health outcomes in populations at risk for disparities.
Researchers found that human friendship is linked to cognitive mechanisms creating a ready-made support group, prioritizing helpful individuals in conflicts. The Alliance Hypothesis suggests friendships prioritize mutual care over reciprocal benefits.
A new study identifies six key factors driving Colombia's violent conflict, including economic forces, state weakness, and geography. The research highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses these complex issues to achieve lasting peace.
New research from the University of Toronto finds that workers with higher job authority report significantly higher levels of interpersonal conflict. Younger workers with power face the highest level of conflict in the workplace, while men with authority report more conflict than similarly-positioned women.