In modern scientific literature on the psychology of conflict, there are currently around one hundred definitions of the phenomenon.But they differ considerably in wording as the authors identify the different parties to the conflict.
most popular and universally accepted definition is the following.The conflict is a manifestation of subjective and objective contradictions which are expressed in the opposing sides.Currently, there are a few of his classifications, which were created for several reasons.
Types of conflicts in accordance with the level of the opposing sides stood A. Zdravomyslova:
- interindividual;
- intergroup.
In general, it is descriptive classification.
Types of conflict marked Dahrendorf, are universally recognized.This classification is currently the most popular, since it was able to reach a large number of parameters.
Firstly, according to the sources of conflict scientist highlights the identification of values and interests.
Second, by the presence of the social impact of counter they are unsuccessful or successful, constructive or creative, disruptive or destructive.
Third, conflicts are distinguished by the scale.Accordingly, there are: global, megakonflikty, macro, micro, interstate, regional and local conflicts.
Fourth, conflicts of different forms of struggle (non-peaceful and peace).
Fifth, the opposition divided on the specifics of the conditions of their origin (exogenous and endogenous).
Sixth, conflicts can be divided according to the ratio of subjects to them (latent false, casual and authentic).
Seventh, on the specifics of the confrontation tactics used in are: the debate, the game and the battle.
Types of social conflicts singled Dmitriev.He built his classification on several grounds.
- In accordance with the scope of activities are political, economic, educational, social, labor, social and other conflicts.
- types of conflicts is also made in relation to a particular subject.Based on this, there are: internal, or personal, as well as external (intergroup and interpersonal).
Adopted also provide the following types of conflicts in psychology:
- RPG in which there is the problem of choosing one of the existing and the desired options: intergroup, interpersonal and intrapersonal.
- Motivational connected with professional activity (frustration, constant overload and stress at work).
- Cognitive who usually only deal with a particular person, his inner peace and self-awareness.
But the most common classification, in which distinguished types of conflicts, is the following:
- On the intrapersonal level, there are typically internal human conflict (conflict of motives, desires, and so on).Usually they are the most difficult to address, as a man to negotiate with yourself is very difficult.
- conflicts on the intergroup level, which include opposition to the interests of certain groups in any field.They are most often generated by the struggle for the resources, which are limited, and for spheres of influence in a single organization.Normally, a team has a large number of informal and formal groups that have different interests, desires and aspirations.
- variety of conflicts at the interpersonal level, the causes of which are different (family, professional, etc.).
As you can see, the kinds of conflicts can be allocated in many aspects and features.
