Articles tagged with Social Conflict
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.
Two scientists call for a large-scale trial of a 'ceiling' on hen harrier numbers in grouse moors to end long-standing conflicts. The proposal aims to find a compromise between conservationists and grouse managers, while also improving the conservation status of harriers.
A new study uses computer-aided content analysis to reveal language differences between stakeholders in environmental conflicts, such as the hedgehog culling debate. The tool has great potential to reduce conflicts and promote dialogue among stakeholder groups.
Researchers found that individuals preferred contributing to in-group pool, which increases everyone's stash, without harming anyone. Participants who could consult with each other showed increased preference for cooperation, challenging common assumption of human competitiveness.
A University of Missouri researcher studied peer relationships among inmates to understand the social structure of California prisons. He found that respect is rooted in perceived similarities and is conveyed through various behaviors, such as eye contact and physical orientation.
A study found that when one parent provides little support and the other provides more support, children have reduced conflicts with friends and a better understanding of emotions. However, when both parents provide a lot of support, children may have less emotional understanding and more conflict with peers.
A researcher at Ohio State University suggests that ingroup bias doesn't require conflict with other groups, but rather a desire for trust and security within one's own group. This is contrary to the common misconception that people join groups to boost their self-esteem or to assert dominance over others.
A recent study found that Latino immigrants working in low-wage jobs report infrequent work-family conflict due to their collective culture's emphasis on work as a means to ensure family well-being. In contrast, women from the same background experience higher levels of conflict due to societal expectations of their caregiving roles.
People on polar expeditions often experience disturbed sleep, impaired cognitive ability, and interpersonal tension. However, many also report feelings of camaraderie, mutual support, and personal achievement, highlighting the complex impact of these extreme environments on mental health.
A new study found no correlation between conflict and increased HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa, contradicting a common belief. In fact, the prevalence of HIV infection decreased in urban areas affected by conflict, and refugees often had lower rates than their host communities.
Half of registered nurses report chronic interference of work with their home lives, impacting personal health and ability to provide quality care. Work-family conflict can exacerbate the nursing shortage and lower job satisfaction.
The international community is urged to prioritize funding for Gaza's humanitarian situation despite the Israel-Hizbollah conflict, which threatens to exacerbate malnutrition and mental health issues. The Lancet notes that a recent agreement to resume funding has not yet alleviated the crisis.
A new study assesses the relationship between financial conflicts of interest and voting patterns at FDA meetings. The analysis reveals that nearly 28% of advisory committee members and consultants disclosed conflicts, often related to consulting arrangements, contracts/grants, or investments.
Farmers in Norway are threatening to scale up bird scaring efforts unless compensated for crop damage, posing a threat to pink-footed geese migration. The model predicts severe consequences for the population if scaring is implemented abruptly, highlighting the need for compensation and adaptation strategies.
Researchers found that destructive marital conflict can lead to emotional insecurity and maladjustment in children, including depression, anxiety, and behavior problems. Constructive conflict, however, may increase children's security when parents express affection, engage in problem-solving, or exhibit positive feelings.
Merlyna Lim's research explores how the Internet facilitated creative interaction during Indonesia's 'reformasi' movement and Moluccan conflict, highlighting its potential for collective protest but also limitations. The study suggests the importance of cultural and interpersonal contacts in collective actions.
The region's livestock trade, migrant labor, and crop production are failing, leaving families without vital income. Humanitarian aid can address immediate needs but won't solve underlying conflicts, researchers warn.
Researchers explore how consumers construct their perceptions of self through loved possessions and activities. These objects play a crucial role in creating a coherent identity narrative, as they symbolically demarcate boundaries between the self and rejected identities.
Children who face obstacles in resolving conflicts exhibit significant changes to their goals, prioritizing retaliation over relationship-oriented objectives. Poorly adjusted children may need social skills interventions focusing on maintaining adaptive goal combinations during challenging interactions.
Researchers found that ant queens benefit from mating, gaining increased lifespan and reproductive success. Sexual cooperation rather than conflict promotes this benefit in social insects, allowing queens to experience a long reproductive phase after colony maturity.
Researchers Arkush and Stanish argue that the Andes were home to more frequent and devastating conflicts than previously believed. They contend that a better understanding of the archaeological signatures of warfare will clarify the course of war and peace in the region.
A study reveals how indigenous communities maintain their own laws, blending national and indigenous principles to survive. The hybrid form of law is found to increase the chances of indigenous customs surviving.
The US-led humanitarian relief effort in Iraq was plagued by mismanagement, with the Department of Defense dominating the effort. The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and other agencies had more experience handling crises, but were overlooked. The study highlights the importance of separating military and humanitarian assistance.
A new study reveals that history teaching in Northern Ireland is often sanitized to avoid conflict, with teachers in high schools being less likely to explore controversy and interpretation. The segregation of schools and geography also impact how teachers perceive their role.
A study found that 10% of employees experience work-family conflict, leading to increased risk of prolonged fatigue and absenteeism. The study revealed that characteristics from both work and home situations contribute to this conflict, with flexible work arrangements reducing the risk.
Researchers used PET scans to explore brain activity while watching actors tell stories with sad and neutral tones. The study found that brain regions associated with emotional processing were activated when the story content and actor's expression matched, but suppressed when they didn't.
Climate change is projected to increase extreme weather events, displacing millions and fueling conflict in low-lying countries. Biogeographical redistribution of pathogens and organisms via globalization poses a growing threat to global security.
Land conflicts in Honduras stem from inconsistent legislation that prioritizes central government property over farmers' claims. Inconsistent laws also lead to conflicts between traditional customs and official laws, resulting in family disputes and violence.
Researchers found that about 6% of children exhibit a strong tendency towards revenge in minor conflicts, indicating poorer friendships. This goal was the most predictive factor of their friendship situation in real life, highlighting the need to understand and address this behavior.