Dimensions of conflict frame: disputant interpretations of conflict

Article Abstract:

This research was conducted to uncover and define disputant cognitive interpretations of conflict. In Study 1, 31 disputants and 9 mediators were asked to describe a conflict with which they were currently associated. Multidimensional scaling techniques were used to inductively derive the dimensions necessary to represent people's cognitive interpretations of conflict (i.e., dimensions of conflict frame). The resulting configuration consisted of three dimensions: (a) relationship versus task, (b) emotional versus intellectual, and (c) compromise versus win. In comparison with disputants, mediator interpretations were more likely to be viewed by disputants in relationship, compromise terms. Study 2 replicated the multidimensional scaling findings of Study 1 using a different subject population (i.e, undergraduate students). (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Negotiation, Negotiations

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Gender differences in work-family conflict

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Gender differences in the antecedents and consequences of work-family conflict were tested with an extension of a model of interrole conflict proposed by Kopelman, Greenhaus, and Connolly (1983). Ss consisted of 131 men and 109 women in managerial or professional jobs, with children, and a spouse also in a managerial or professional job. Significant differences were noted in 11 of 17 gender comparisons and are attributed to societal expectations and behavioral norms. It appears that the redistribution of roles within the family to match increased role responsibilities outside the home has not yet occurred. Suggestions for future research are noted. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Psychological aspects, Sex differences, Work and family

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Predictive validity of the MODE conflict instrument

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Sixty-three members of an MBA (Master of Business Administration) class completed the MODE instrument, which measures preferences for five conflict modes (competing, collaborating, avoiding, compromising, and accommodating), in addition to a number of personality measures. One year later, people were rated on their observed use of these five conflict modes over the year. Little association was found between MODE scores and rated conflict behavior, but several of the personality measures were correlated with the ratings. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Usage, Behavior, Executives, Interpersonal relations, Characters and characteristics, Characters, Culture, Personality and culture, Personality (Psychology)

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