Its structure is present in every conflict.But it is somewhat different from the usual understanding of the structure in general, because usually by this mean some kind of device, the list of elements of the object, and their order.Speaking about the conflict, we must also take into account the dynamics of it, that is the process.Therefore, the structure of the conflict - it is a set of interacting components to ensure uniqueness and integrity.
conflict as a special case involves the concept of "conflict situation", which is a fragment, "image" in a particular moment.
Content conflict
Her subjects are human beings.As participants, they do not always act as individuals.It may be the official face (vertical conflicts), legal (representatives of various organizations) and even the whole country.Also differ in the degree of participation in a particular conflict from indirect influence on its course to the direct confrontation.
structure of conflict - it is first of all the main participants, a key element of any dispute.It is the parties that are direct opponents and make some kind of direct action in relation to each other.If one of the opponents disappears, the problem is exhausted, if the opponent is replaced by another, then it will be a different situation, because interpersonal clash of objectives and interests of the parties are individualized.
When considering the structure of the social conflict in intergroup or international level, the situation is repeated, not only in relation to the individual and to the group, or the state as a particular party.Allocate the concept of "the initiator of the conflict," which refers to the direction of the first action begins, inciting confrontation.
psychological aspect
structure conflict has psychological components that affect the organization of the parties' behavior.Below them is meant aspirations (desire) opponents, the strategy and tactics of their behavior, individual perceptions of each side of the problem situation.They are also called information models of conflict.
Explaining activity and orientation of actions of participants of friction, evaluate their motives, goals, interests, needs, whether it is about individuals or social groups.They can vary greatly, but in any situation, opponents always defend its interests, which explains the reason for a particular behavior.
typology of behavior of participants
conflict structure includes the following types of possible involvement in a conflict situation.
- rivalry.In this case, the parties are trying to impose on each other preference for yourself (competitive) solutions to conflict situations.
- Cooperation.This strategy includes finding a solution that can satisfy both of the opposing sides.
- compromise.Tactics, allowing the assignment of important and fundamental aspects that are ready to go to each of the parties to speed up the solution.
- device.In this case one of the parties deliberately lowers his requirements and adopts the position of the opponent.
- Avoiding conflict.The opponent simply refuses any action was active, without ceasing to be a party to the conflict.
Dynamics conflict
provides for the following possible steps:
- emergence of pre-conflict status.
- manifestation of conflict.
- awareness of the problem.
- balanced opposition.
- Attempts parties to resolve a problematic situation non-contentious ways.
- Completion.
Structure and dynamics of conflict are closely interrelated and can not be considered separately.
