Conflict Communication Research Articles

Comparing the OurRelationship Program and Bibliotherapy for Parents Experiencing Couple Distress: A Randomized Pilot.

The OurRelationship Program is an 8-h web-based program for distressed couples adapted from Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, we aimed to replicate results from the founders and test feasibility criteria for program implementation across cultures. We randomized 39 Danish, opposite-sex, distressed, parenting couples to either the OurRelationship program or self-guided bibliotherapy (a self-help book with a reading guide). Results showed significant within-group changes in couple and individual functioning; for the OurRelationship, small-to-large effect sizes (d = 0.46-1.35 for relationship functioning, d = 0.29-0.80 for individual functioning), and for Bibliotherapy, small-to-moderate changes (d = 0.49-0.75 for relationship functioning, d = 0.28-0.45 for individual functioning). Differences between conditions were insignificant, except for moderate differences in reductions of communication conflict (d = 0.79) and relationship negatives (d = 0.43) in favor of OurRelationship. While feasibility results were positive, a sustainable implementation requires a resourceful organization and large-scale delivery.

Этнофолизм как средство речевой агрессии (на материале встречного текста на новостные сообщения)

A brief theoretical analysis of general understanding of the mechanism of "hate speech" and the concept of "ethnophaulism" have been presented. Ethnophaulism is considered as a tool for inciting ethnic intolerance. The material for the study was the comments of readers of the online publication RIA News (RIA Novosti). The collected factual material has been observed within the framework of two classifications on different grounds. A quantitative analysis of the dependence of the c use of ethnophaulisms by site population on the information flow is proposed. The relevance of the study is due to the occurrence of new means of speech aggression and the changes in existing ones, including those that contribute to inciting communicative conflicts of an interpersonal and group nature in the Internet environment. The novelty of the work lies in the fact that for the first time an attempt is being made to study the use of ethnophaulisms in the context of a special military operation based on the material of a single news source RIA News (RIA Novosti).

The Application Of Interpersonal Communication In Overcoming Conflicts Between Adolescents In Palakka Sub-District, Bone District

This article discusses the application of interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts between adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency. The main problem in this study is how the application of interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts among adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency. From the main problem, the researcher put forward sub-problems, namely, How is the process of applying interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts between adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency? and How is the effectiveness of the application of interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts between adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency? This research uses qualitative methods that collect data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the application of interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts between adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency, was carried out through counseling with the theme of communication, approaches through parents, government, and teachers to adolescents, dyadic communication, and small group communication. Then, the effectiveness of the application of interpersonal communication in overcoming conflicts between adolescents in Palakka District, Bone Regency, namely, adolescents always apply an open attitude so that they can tell the conflicts experienced, empathy helps adolescents in constructively handling conflicts, support from parents and other people can affect a child's identity which can increase his ability to adapt to a problem, adolescents do positive activities to overcome the conflicts that occur. Moreover, various efforts ensure that equality is always applied wherever it is

Komunikasi Antarpribadi Orang Tua dan Mahasiswa Rantau dalam Mengatasi Konflik Komunikasi Jarak Jauh

Interpersonal communication between parents and overseas students that are rare and less intensive, as well as limited distance and time, will lead to long-distance communication conflicts. The purpose of this study was to determine the interpersonal communication of parents and overseas students in overcoming long-distance communication conflicts. This study uses Deception theory using descriptive qualitative research methods and the post positivism paradigm. The category of informants in this study were key informants of overseas students who left their area of origin. The results of this study indicate that long-distance communication conflicts between parents and overseas students can be overcome by consistent long-distance interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication in conflict resolution can be said to be effective, the way parents and overseas students deal with long-distance communication conflicts must have an attitude of openness, empathy, support, positive feelings and equality.

You are not fully present with me: How own and perceived partner mindfulness shape relationship outcomes.

The purpose of this study was to examine the intrapersonal and interpersonal associations among mindfulness, perceived partner mindfulness, and relationship outcomes in married couples. Mindfulness is a quality of mind that is likely to translate into observable behaviors; thus, individuals may perceive their spouse's tendency to be mindful. Despite this, the link between perceived partner mindfulness and marital outcomes has not yet been explored. In this study, a sample of 115 married couples were recruited to complete a survey that included measures of mindfulness, perceived partner mindfulness, and several marital outcomes (e.g., positive and negative relationship quality, positive conflict communication). A series of actor-partner interdependence models demonstrated that, when accounting for both, perceived partner mindfulness outperformed self-reported mindfulness in terms of their associations with marital outcomes. For example, female perceived trait mindfulness was linked with all relationship outcomes for both themselves and their spouses, but female self-reported trait mindfulness was only significantly associated with their own negative relationship quality and their spouse's positive conflict communication. The findings of this study suggest that perceiving one's spouse to be more mindful may be linked with positive relationship outcomes above and beyond one's own mindfulness. This study highlights the importance of accounting for perceived partner mindfulness in subsequent research that seeks to understand the role of mindfulness in romantic relationships as well as in clinical work with couples. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Understanding the patient-spouse communication experience during chemotherapy for gastric cancer: A qualitative study

Purpose This study examines how patients with gastric cancer and their spouses communicate about the illness, assessing the impact of positive or negative communication on their psychological adaptation and the intimacy of their relationship as a couple. Method Employing The Relationship Intimacy Model of Couple Adaptation to Cancer, this study used purposive sampling with the principle of maximum variation to select participants. Sixteen pairs of patients with gastric cancer and their spouse caregivers, hospitalized in the oncology department of a tertiary hospital in Jingjiang City, Jiangsu Province, from March to July 2023, were chosen for semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The recorded data were transcribed within 24 h following each interview and supplemented with field notes. Directed content analysis was employed for the qualitative content analysis. Results The interview data revealed three themes and six subthemes. Theme 1: The impact of negative patient-spouse communication, with the subthemes being (i) a decline in couples’ relationship intimacy and (ii) reduced psychological adaptation. Theme 2: The impact of positive patient-spouse communication, with the subthemes being (i) enhanced couples’ relationship intimacy and (ii) increased psychological adaptation. Theme 3: The impact of protective concealment, with the subthemes being (i) declined couples’ relationship intimacy and psychological adaptation, and (ii) increased couples’ relationship intimacy and psychological adaptation. Throughout the chemotherapy period, patients with gastric cancer and their spouses experienced both positive and negative forms of patient-spouse communication. This underscores the significance of acknowledging protective concealment within couples. Moreover, the study highlights how the dynamics of couples’ relationship intimacy and psychological adaptation are influenced by both positive and negative communication patterns surrounding the illness. Conclusions For patients with gastric cancer and their spouses, it is crucial for nurses to emphasize the importance of spousal disease communication during chemotherapy. Efforts should be made to mitigate one-sided, conflictual communication and avoidance behaviors, and to adopt appropriate communication strategies in terms of content and timing to deeply promote couple communication. Additionally, there is a need to focus on the physical and psychological stress of protective concealment in couples.

Linguistic basis for levelling procedure of conflict discourse “teacher-student”

Introduction. Our interdisciplinary research is dedicated to the identification of functional characteristics of CD to be used by any pedagogical community when an educational communication is turning into a conflict. It is relevant both for the development of general theory of speech activity and communication rules in a professional collaboration “teacher-student”. Material and methods. We elicited not only characteristics of CD that was our object (total number is 4120 items) but we have also analyzed students’ (110 people) communicative skills as the subject of our research. We used a method of constructing subjective semantic spaces of CD using a factor analysis of illocutionary dominant. The method of statistical analysis was used to identify the frequency of results repetition analysis and test the effectiveness of research procedures on some range of dialogues “teacher – student”. Principles of the holistic organization of the linguistic subject and “student-teacher” speech activity, pedagogical experiment, methods of observation, testing and questioning were also used. Research results. Our study on group communication showed that when the Losada coefficient fell between 2.9 and 7 (80% of participants), students effectively used vocabulary markers to navigate conflict and develop strategies. However, in 20% of cases with a coefficient below 1, communication relied on negative language. Yet, participants adapted using our methodology, leading to successful dialogue. Conclusion. We propose linguistic methods to shift destructive "teacher-student" conflict communication to constructive. Our unique conflict discourse matrix aids in analyzing communication pragmatics and interlocutors' psychology. This matrix can support effective communication in conflict resolution training for educators.

CONFLICT COMMUNICATIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

The article describes the features of the conflictual communicative behavior of agents of the modern digital environment. Such an environment guarantees a person new opportunities in the field of communication, which, on the one hand, opens up new freedoms for him, and on the other – new forms of conflicts. It was found that conflict communication occurs in various types of aggression and violence, the most famous of which are analyzed in detail: cyberbullying, hating, trolling, grifting, etc.

The interplay of negative urgency and cognitive reappraisal in couples' communication conflict.

Little is known about the individual factors that potentiate communication conflict in romantic relationships. This study examined the main and interactive effects of two types of emotion regulation in 1240 couples enrolled in an online relationship intervention. Results revealed that higher levels of actors' communication conflict were associated with actors' greater negative urgency and lower cognitive reappraisal. Furthermore, actors' cognitive reappraisal acted as an inhibitor of communication conflict, but only for actors with low levels of negative urgency. Partner effects on perceived actor conflict followed a similar pattern. There was no evidence that the emotion regulation of one partner moderated the effect of the emotion regulation of the other. These results highlight the importance of considering the contribution of couples' emotion regulation in the etiology of their communication conflict and selecting interventions that best match their emotion regulation needs.

Communication Networks and the Transnational Spread of Ethnic Conflict

How the interconnectedness of the global system influences the network of ethnic conflict communication is the focus of this work. The study aims at understanding how the analyses of ethnic conflicts gather momentum and spread throughout the world through the review of literature, case studies, and media coverage, social media issues, and deliberate disinformation campaigns. The study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on secondary sources and theoretical frameworks to explore hypotheses that talk about how media coverage is rising in proportion to the ethnic conflict’s transnational diffusion, how social media usage is connected with diaspora mobilisation and conflict extension, and how the purposeful spread of fake news increases the intensity and geographical scope of the conflict. The Rohingya crisis is also one of the best examples of the shifts in communication networks and their impact on the ethnic conflicts by influencing the international community’s perception and response. Communications networks may have the potential to escalate conflict and ‘spread’ wrong information, but they also have the potential to create awareness and tackle conflict. In the light of these observations, the study offers recommendations in the areas of codes of ethical media practices, regulation of use of social media, especially in multi-ethnic societies, to prevent incitement, and techniques of combating disinformation.

Communicating science addressing contentious environmental issues: utilizing Luhmann's social systems theory

For complex and socially contentious environmental issues, such as climate change and disease prevention, science communication has proven difficult. As many science communication scholars have determined, education is not the only factor impacting the public's willingness to act upon or even accept scientific information. In this study, we propose using Niklas Luhmann's theory of social systems as a framework for research in science and environmental communication. We argue that by focusing on the functions of relevant social systems, the occurrence of communication conflicts may be explained, and new approaches to overcome communication obstacles can be developed. In this study, we provide examples of the theory's utility by looking at pertinent studies regarding relevant systems integral to addressing climate change and sustainability issues, as well as propose new subjects for exploration.

Effect of Interpersonal Conflict among Extension Staff in Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) In Rivers State, Nigeria

The study was conducted to ascertain the effects of interpersonal conflict among Extension staff in Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in Rivers State, Nigeria. Specifically the study identified the forms of interpersonal conflict among the ADP Extension staff, and ascertained the effects of interpersonal conflict on members of Rivers State ADP Extension staff. A proportionate sampling technique was used to select 149 ADP Extension staff. However, only 135 questionnaires were retrieved from the field. Variables were analyzed and presented using frequency, percentage and mean scores. The result showed that communication conflict and relationship conflict (88.10%) ranked highest forms of conflict in the ADP. The most occurring conflicts were communication conflicts (X̄=3.89), task conflict (X̄=3.77) and power conflict (X̄=3.70). The respondents agreed that interpersonal conflict improves future communication among staff (X̄=3.93), boosts staff morale (X̄=3.93) and improves trust (X̄=3.87). However, they also agreed to these negative effects of interpersonal conflict; apathy (X̄=3.93), distraction (X̄=3.76) and low morale (X̄=3.75). The study concluded that interpersonal conflict improves future communication, boosts staff morale and improves trust. On the contrary; interpersonal conflict leads to apathy, distraction and low morale. It was recommended that government and employers should make Conflict management and resolution as part of compulsory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for staff of the ADP. This will effectively utilize positive effects of interpersonal conflict while minimizing the negative effects for a more productive organization.

Conflictogenic Linguistic Markers in Communication with a Patient

The study of verbal means of conflict communication is necessary for understanding the mechanisms of preventing misunderstandings in the communication pairs "patient - doctor" and "patient - medical institution". The selection and analysis of lexical and grammatical markers that actualize the semantics of the conflict, and the definition of typical linguistic representations of the conflict in patients' appeals can become the basis for educational communication trainings.

West Sumatra Governor's Crisis Communication in The Air Bangis Agrarian Conflict

Land conversion often causes friction between the government and the community, which leads to conflict. West Pasaman is one of the districts in West Sumatra Province with the highest cases of agrarian conflict in West Sumatra. Data from the Padang City Legal Aid Institute shows that there are 25 cases of agrarian conflict in West Pasaman Regency, one of which occurred in Jorog Pigogah Patibubur. This research focuses on government crisis communication in dealing with conflict. Using the Two Ways Symmetrical Communication model, this research will analyze how the government-society narratives differ regarding the PSN Air Bangis proposal, the process of forming the narrative, and the communication strategy of the Governor of West Sumatra in managing the crisis. This research uses qualitative methods to analyze the management of narratives and conflicts between the Governor of West Sumatra, Mahyeldi Ansharullah and the Air Bangis community regarding the change in the status of forest areas that were originally cultivated by the community, to become production forest areas managed by the state. To obtain data, this research used interview and document study methods. Research shows that the crisis cannot be handled optimally because the crisis communication strategies used by the government have not been successful in managing the conflict.

Civilian behavior on social media during civil war

AbstractRecent research emphasizes social media's potential for citizens to express shared grievances. In active conflict, however, social media posts indicating political loyalties can pose severe risks to civilians. We develop a theory that explains how civilians modify their online behavior as part of efforts to improve their security during conflict. After major changes in territorial control, civilians should be more likely to post positive content, and more content that supports the winning side. We study social media behavior during and after the siege of Aleppo in November 2016. We match Aleppo‐based Twitter users with users from other parts of Syria and use large language models to analyze changes in online behavior after the regime's retaking of the city. Results show that users in Aleppo post more positive and pro‐Assad content, but only when self‐disclosing their location. The findings have important implications for our understanding of digital communication in civil conflict.

Women in Conflict Communication Perspective (Case Study of the Role of Women in Maintaining Harmony in Manado)

Cultural diversity in Indonesia is analogous to a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can be seen as a source of strength, but on the other hand, it can be seen as a weakness. In April 2022, SETARA Institut, a non-governmental organization for democracy and peace, announced 10 cities in Indonesia that were rated as having the highest level of tolerance, one of which was Manado. Minahasa society adheres to the Sitou Timou Tumou Tou philosophy. In this philosophy there is openness, mutual respect, mutual assistance and assistance. Multicultural societies have a tendency towards conflict. In this case, women activists in Manado play a role in establishing harmonization. The research aims to discover the role of women in maintaining harmony in Manado, as well as the conflict communication used to prevent conflict. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method. The object of this research is the role of Manado women in maintaining harmony and conflict management. The subject of Manado women's activists. This research uses several data collection methods, including interviews, observation, literature study and online data tracing. The research results show that women activists actively carry out interfaith or interfaith dialogue with various social organizations, especially Islamic organizations. Women activists also took the initiative to establish the Peace Love Movement which seeks to build dialogue and make dialogue a part of their lifestyle. In order to build public awareness of multiculturalism, every Human Rights Day, namely December 10, the Love and Peace Movement holds a Diversity Festival.

Effectiveness of decision aids on critically ill patients' outcomes and family members' knowledge, anxiety, depression and decisional conflict: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Decision aids (DAs) have been proposed to support patients and families with disease information processing and decision-making, but their effectiveness for critically ill patients and their families is incompletely understood. To systematically synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of the DAs on the prognosis of critically ill patients and knowledge, anxiety, depression and decisional conflict of their family members. Systematic review and meta-analysis. We conducted a systematic search of literature using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature database, Scopus, PsycNet, CNKI and Wanfang Database from the inception of the databases until May 2023 to identify randomized clinical trials (RCTs) describing DAs interventions targeted at adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients or their families. We also searched grey literature in four databases: Chinese Clinical Trials Registry, Chinese Cochrane Center, Open Grey and GreyNet International. Seven RCTs were included in the review. Meta-analysis identified longer hospital length of stay (LOS) among all patients compared with usual care (mean difference [MD] = 5.64 days, 95% confidence interval, CI [0.29, 10.98], p = .04), but not in surviving patients (MD = 2.09 days, 95% CI [-3.70, 7.89], p = .48). However, there was no evidence of an effect of DAs on hospital mortality (RR = 1.25, 95% CI [0.92, 1.70], p = .15), ICU LOS (MD = 3.77 days, 95% CI [-0.17, 7.70], p = .06) and length of mechanical ventilation (MD = 0.88 days, 95% CI [-2.22, 3.97], p = .58). DAs led to a statistically significant improvement in family members' knowledge (standard mean difference = 0.84, 95% CI [0.12, 1.56], p = .02). We found no significant effect of DAs on anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, decisional conflict and quality of communication of family members. This review provides effective evidence that DAs can potentially improve the knowledge level of family members while prolonging the hospital LOS among critically ill patients. Well-designed large-scale studies with DAs tailored to the individuals' preferences and existing cultural values are warranted.

The Illinois Strong Couples project: A proof of concept for sustainable, effective couples' programming

AbstractObjectiveThis proof‐of‐concept study presents findings from the Illinois Strong Couples project, a statewide initiative to disseminate an efficacious couple relationship education (CRE) program through a state Cooperative Extension System.BackgroundAmong family scholars, federally funded initiatives to disseminate CRE programming to couples have received strong support as well as equally strong opposition. The current study describes and evaluates a new dissemination approach designed to satisfy concerns from both sides of this debate.MethodThe sample comprised 340 individuals (170 couples) who participated in the online ePREP program with remote coaching and completed three survey assessments over 6 months.ResultsSignificant short‐ and long‐term improvements were observed in multiple dimensions of relationship functioning (e.g., declines in communication conflict, relationship instability concerns) and individual functioning (e.g., declines in psychological distress, sleep problems). Effect sizes, in general, were medium for relationship outcomes and small for individual outcomes. Greater attendance forecasted greater gains in relationship outcomes, particularly for men. Changes over time were generally similar irrespective of household income and, when evident, indicated greater improvement for lower‐income women compared to higher income.ConclusionFindings highlight the ability to disseminate effectively an evidence‐based CRE program within a state Extension system.ImplicationsThis project illustrates a sustainable and potentially scalable strategy to disseminate CRE programming that can complement other approaches for CRE dissemination as a means to promote relationship and individual well‐being among help‐seeking couples.

КОНФЛИКТНОЕОБЩЕНИЕ:ФАКТОРЫ, ПРИЧИНЫ, НЕКОТОРЫЕ ПУТИ ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЯ

This article discusses the process of communication, the type of communication between people - communication, factors that can cause conflict situations in communication. The reasons that can lead to conflictual communication and strategies for exiting such communication with a compromise are analyzed. In addition to the exchange of information and feelings, it is concluded that it is necessary to enter into a dialogue, maintaining a relationship of mutual respect, taking into account the fact that conflicts of interest arise in communication.

Interpersonal Communication Conflicts in Marriages Between Sayyid and Non-Sayyid Women: A Case Study from Takalar Regency

Interpersonal Communication Conflicts in Marriages Between Sayyid and Non-Sayyid Women: A Case Study from Takalar Regency