Towards understanding the role of emotions in conflict: a review and future directions
Abstract
Purpose – This paper attempts to connect the literature on conflict and that of emotions.
The argument presented is that emotions have until recently been understudied in conflict literature
and vice versa. On the basis of the review of literature on both conflict and emotions, the paper points
to new areas of exploration for researchers in both domains.
Design/methodology/approach – A literature review of two separate sub-fields of study, namely
conflict and emotions is provided with the intent of pointing towards gaps in connecting the two
streams of research and towards a more holistic understanding of the role of emotions in conflict.
Findings – It is observed that the link between emotions and conflict has received little attention
both in the literature on conflict and that of emotions. Insights into the role of emotions at the time of
conflict and towards its subsequent resolution are provided. Future directions for study and potential
linkages between the two streams are offered.
Originality/value – Connects two different streams of research and offers potential areas of
exploration.
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