Wednesday, April 25, 2007

CONFLICT


Conflict is a state of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people, which is sometimes characterized by physical violence Psychologically, a conflict exists when the reduction of one motivating involves an increase in another, so that a new adjustment is demanded. The word means that the clash occurs. Even when we say that there is a potential conflict we are implying that there is already a conflict of direction even though a clash may not yet have occurred.
A conceptual conflict can transformate into a verbal exchange or result in
fighting. Conflict can exist at a variety of levels of analysis:
Emotional conflict, group conflict, community, intrapersonal, interpersonal conflict. For example,
aproach-avoidance conflict is an example of intrapersonal conflict.
The way how the conflict will be solved depends on these factors: skills and abilities, conflict management type, personalities, ethics, emotions

There are many components to the emotions that are connected with conflicts. these are behavioral, physiological, cognitive components.


Behavioral- The way emotional experience gets expressed which can be verbal or non-verba
Physiological- The bodily experience of emotion.
Cognitive- The idea that we evaluate an event to reveal itsimportance to ourselves.

Online Conflicts


There are a number of reasons to explain why conflict may be heightened online. One is the absence of visual and auditory cues. When we talk to someone in person, we see their facial expressions, their body language, and hear their tone of voice. Someone can say the exact same thing in a number of different ways, and that usually effects how we respond. For example, someone could shout and shake their finger at you. They could stand up and tower over you, or they could sit down beside you. How you feel, interpret, and respond to someone’s message often depends on how they speak to you, even when it?s a difficult message to hear.
Conflict can be heightened online by what is known as the disinhibition effect. It is well known that people say and do things in cyberspace that they wouldn't ordinarily say or do in the face-to-face world. They express themselves more openly. Researchers call this the "disinhibition effect”.

There are some tips for resolving conflict online. For example, do not respond right away or read the post later, it can bring a new perspective. Besides, you can discuss the situation with someone who knows you. Ask them what they think about the post and the response you plan to send. Also you could clarify what was meant
We all misinterpret what we hear and read, particularly when we feel hurt or upset. It is a good idea to check out that you understood them correctly. Also you can must choose your words carefully and thoughtfully, particularly when you are upset and place yourself in the other person’s shoes. The other good way that helps to avoid unnecessary conflict is using emotions to express the tone. Additionally, if you like the person, tell them! Having a conflict or misunderstanding does not mean you do not like the person any more, but people often forget that reality. End on a positive note as well.

So a person who often conflicts should take some efforts and steps how to avoid conflicts. It is not so difficult as it may seem at first sight. Every conversation, also a conflict, has it beginning, culmination and ending. We must know the rules which helps to communicate better. That is a good beginning!

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