Conflict, learning, and frustration: a dynamic model of conflict over time

Authors

Matthew A. Cronin
Katerina Bezrukova, Santa Clara UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

A continuing question in the study of conflict and conflict management is, "When is conflict helpful, and when is it harmful?" Though many have offered explanations for this (Jehn, Northcraft, & Neale, 1999), data in support of these notions have been less forthcoming, especially in relation to the helpfulness of conflict (De Dreu & Weingart, 2003). In this paper we 2 present a dynamic model of conflict that we hope will both explain and clarify the confusion by conceptualizing conflict as simultaneously containing helpful (learning related) and harmful (negative sentiment related) components. We argue how both learning and negative emotion can inhibit or promote future conflict, constituting feedback loops. We then examine what this implies for conflict over time in terms of the efficacy of collaboration between parties who experience conflict.

Comments

2006 - The 19th Annual Conference of the IACM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Dates: June 25- June 28, 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada http://www.iacm-conflict.org/

Recommended Citation

Cronin, Matthew A. and Bezrukova, Katerina, "Conflict, learning, and frustration: a dynamic model of conflict over time" (2006). Psychology. 4.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/psych/4