Preliminary psychometric data are presented for two inventories that assess conflict in couples. The Ineffective Arguing Inventory (IAI) is a self-report measure that assesses a dysfunctional style of ...

Ever found yourself scratching your head after a conversation with an older family member or colleague? You sense tension, ...

“Conflict resolution is the key to overcoming conflict and is necessary in order to keep healthy relationships,” Chait says. “Having the skills necessary to address conflict in a way that ...

Management consultants Kenneth Thomas and Ralph Kilmann identified five conflict resolution styles in the early 1970s. They assert that most people have a preferred style but use different styles ...

2. Communication Expectations Intergenerational conflict can arise due to communication styles. Younger workers often seek immediate, informal feedback, while older employees may prefer more ...

Research has suggested that our conflict resolution styles are related to our personalities and attachment histories. For example, people whose early attachment experiences taught them that their ...

Conflict doesn't happen in a vacuum, which is why it's important to know HR's role in solving it, writes Lora Patterson, senior HR advisor at TriNetZenefits.

Experts in conflict resolution say people tend to have a “default style” — a preferred approach that typically we rely on. Here are five styles, drawn from the work of conflict scholars ...

The Arab-Israeli conflict, which at first had a zero-sum, protracted nature, has changed over time because of effective conflict management that has made conflict reduction and even resolution ...

Workplace Examples of Conflict Negotiation. Sustained workplace conflict can become disruptive to productivity and lead to excessive employee turnover. Managers and human resources professionals ...

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