conflict as a clash of conflicting forces and interests that inevitably accompanies mankind throughout its history.Two Do find out the relationship of man and several states - all this has another name.While one person is enough, when you consider that there are intrapersonal conflict.Almost always unpredictable outcome of the conflict, and the consequences can not be foreseen.
Do not think that the conflict - it is always evil.In some cases it is even necessary, as reveals accumulated and downplay the problems and the skillful management of the conflict has a chance to get a positive result.However, the escalation of the conflict, which often leads to insoluble contradictions, carries no constructive meaning because deprives participants of the events ability to adequately assess the situation and be aware of what is happening.Being at the mercy of emotions, both sides are able to think objectively, they are controlled by a complete denial of the opponent, the reluctance and inability to listen.The subject of controversy has no meaning, and the first place there is the hatred of the enemy.Arguments are replaced by the transition to the individual.
So what escalated?This word comes from the English escalation means in general "capacity increase, expansion, exacerbation" is used, it is not only in psychology.Increase anything happens spontaneously and irreversible, like a snowball.
In the process of escalation is possible to observe some patterns of transformation, depending on the subject and scope of the dispute, such as
- from low to high.The longer the escalation of the conflict, the more opponents
claims impose each other, remembering something long forgotten or little. - from soft to hard.If at the beginning of the dispute in the course are courtesy, charm and cunning
, the manner of communication is gradually grows into a threat, blackmail, etc. - from private to general.A special case is becoming a trend, opponents see each other as bitter enemies, regardless of the subject and outcome of the dispute.
- the desire for results.Now the conflicting parties, it is important not so much to solve the problem in its favor, much to defeat the opponent.
- from participation units to attract supporters.Each of the opponents of trying to create a so-called "army", and in this case the adherents are not eager to take up sides, but they are forced to do so.
psychologists and sociologists are four main stages of the conflict:
- pre-conflict stage.It is characterized by the growth of tension and conflict detection that seamlessly superimposed on each other, so that at some point lead to a conflict situation.
- conflict.At this stage, the problem becomes clear and the parties shall enter into a confrontation, while implicit.
- conflict.Begin outdoor activities, resulting in an escalation of the conflict.This stage can be very short on time and completed by itself, thanks to the thoughtfulness of one or all parties, or assistance from, and can last a very long time, periodically extinguished, at the slightest occasion to escalate again.
- post-conflict stage.Parties come to some conclusion, but it does not necessarily mean that the conflict is settled.However, a reasonable approach and the willingness of the parties to find a solution to the conflict can be considered complete.
escalation of the conflict is not always the case in controversy.Either the problem is solved before the transition to this stage, or hand it expertly rounds.Is it always destructive escalation?It does not carry anything active, nothing but negative emotions, but it's worth noting that some people such a release of negative energy is a must.For them, the less energy to quarrel with someone, than to try to prevent "explosion".Individuals or entire groups deliberately provoke scandals and create conflicts from which own the first never leave.
