From international wars to political arguments at the dinner table, conflict is an integral part of the human experience. Psychological scientists have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about the ways people turn these clashes into cooperation and acceptance.
Research on war, conflict, and authoritarianism published in various APS journals between 2008 and 2020.
As of December 2021, a record 82.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes to escape war, violence, or persecution. Here’s a look at some recent research (2017–2021) on refugee integration and well-being.
A conversation between Jennifer L. Eberhardt and Linda R. Tropp on the links between intergroup contact and racial and ethnic relations.
Civil unrest and political violence may be related to the psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
People are able to approach social conflicts more wisely if they have trained themselves in advance by practicing a distanced self-talk technique.
What can psychological science tell us about the causes and mental processes that push people from activism to radicalization? To shine some light on this topic, we hear from Kees van den Bos at the University of Utrecht, who is an expert on the study of radicalization.
Research shows Syrian refugees were significantly more motivated to return home than to emigrate to the West. Those who were motivated to emigrate were the least likely to endorse extreme religious and political views.
The latest issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science is dedicated to the singular topic of microaggressions: statements, policies, and environmental cues that carry racial and prejudicial overtones.
Summary and video of APS Expert Panel on the Psychological Science of Racism.
We may perceive those we can trust to disagree with us as having greater integrity than “fence-sitters” who have no strong feelings either way.
Differing conclusions on the link between video games and aggression may come down to how research teams interpret and report their statistical analyses, rather than the underlying data.
The real power to change people’s hearts and minds may lie in the television programs, books, and other media we consume on a daily basis.
APS interviews Michael Wohl on how collective angst can influence collective nostalgia.
APS Fellow Betsy Levy Paluck demonstrates how the influential power of social norms can be channeled toward the greater good.
A new study shows just how critical word choice becomes in softening long-standing conflicts — including geopolitical clashes
Simple comparative experiments reveal how shared intentionality and social coordination set humans apart from other primates, says APS Fellow Michael Tomasello.
Cognitive reappraisal training could benefit teams more than formal conflict resolution or team-building exercises would.
Personal contact increases psychological investment in equality by making people more empathetic, increasing personal relevance, and humanizing those in other ethnic groups.
In a study of helping, donation, and punishment, researchers found that chimpanzees were often faster to cooperate than to behave selfishly.
A comprehensive report examines the psychological research on the factors that drive public trust and law-related behavior.
Facing news of economic decline in the US and loss of international status may motivate opposition to actions that seem to compromise American group identity.
