Toward an event-oriented conceptualization of conflict
Reflections on three decades of conflict research
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21620180 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lihan Zhang (0000-0002-8092-2632, Hebei University of Technology), Yongcheng Fu (0000-0002-4161-2375, Tianjin University), Wenxue Lu (0000-0003-2921-1189, Tianjin University), Jian Liu (0000-0002-1447-0973, Beijing Institute of Technology) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 489-510 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-28 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Conflict Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1044-4068 • E-ISSN: 1758-8545 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijcma-09-2022-0157 |
| OpenAlex | W4324051791 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 94 |
Purpose How to depict conflict characteristics? Previous literature has overwhelmingly used intensity and frequency of conflict, resulting in an incomplete understanding of conflict itself and its impacts. To fill this knowledge gap, this paper aims to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for conflict attributes. Design/methodology/approach Through a systematic and integrative literature review, this study has achieved the objectives by synthesizing the current state of knowledge on conflict and borrowing insights from event system theory. Findings A total of 16 conflict attributes were identified to constitute the event-oriented conceptualization of conflict, describing conflict from three dimensions – strength, time and space. Four promising areas for future conflict inquiry are proposed: linking the effectiveness of conflict to its attributes; exploring the interplay and configuration of multiple conflict attributes; progressing from variance- to process-oriented conflict theories; and developing symmetric/asymmetric views of conflict. Originality/value This paper conceptually clarifies conflict attributes from the event perspective and offers a nuanced understanding of conflict, which contributes to the current fragmented knowledge of conflict attributes. Scholars can build on this study’s findings to fill gaps and move conflict research forward. It also enhances researchers’ awareness of time and space and thus encourages more longitudinal exploration into the dynamics of conflict
Conceptualization · Conflict analysis · Conflict resolution · Conflict resolution research · Conflict theories · Internal conflict · Originality · Political science · Politics · Role conflict · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Conflict Management and Negotiation · Game Theory and Voting Systems · Peacebuilding and International Security · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |