The positive effect of negative emotions in protracted conflict: The case of anger

Tagar, Michal Reifen; Federico, Christopher M.; Halperin, Eran

doi:10.1016/j.jesp.2010.09.011

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“…In the current chapter, this relatively new approach will be supported by empirical findings, demonstrating that under certain circumstances, anger increases support for constructive actions such as long-term reconciliation (Fischer & Roseman, 2007), support for risk taking in peace negotiations (e.g., compromises) (Halperin, 2011b;Reifen Tagar, Halperin, & Federico, 2011), and willingness to take part in normative (but not nonnormative) collective action aimed at status-quo change Van-Zomeren, Spears, Fischer, & Leach, 2004). In that regard it sees anger as the opposite of apathy rather than the opposite of empathy (which probably could be attributed to hatred).…”

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“…In reality, however, despite the prevalence of ingroup anger following an outgroup provocation, public opinion often is divided about the best response (Maoz & McCauley, 2008). These differences in opinion lead us to the second argument of the current chapter, according to which under certain conditions, and when accompanied by certain psychological mechanisms, anger functions as a peace catalyst instead of a barrier (Halperin, 2008;Reifen Tagar, Halperin, & Federico, 2011). These differences in opinion lead us to the second argument of the current chapter, according to which under certain conditions, and when accompanied by certain psychological mechanisms, anger functions as a peace catalyst instead of a barrier (Halperin, 2008;Reifen Tagar, Halperin, & Federico, 2011).…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Such distinction is even more important because recent studies show that seemingly negative emotions can be positive or constructive in terms of conflict resolution and vice versa (e.g., Gayer, Landman, Halperin, & Bar-Tal, 2009;Reifen Tagar, Federico, & Halperin, 2011;Spanovic et al, 2010). Such distinction is even more important because recent studies show that seemingly negative emotions can be positive or constructive in terms of conflict resolution and vice versa (e.g., Gayer, Landman, Halperin, & Bar-Tal, 2009;Reifen Tagar, Federico, & Halperin, 2011;Spanovic et al, 2010).…”

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“…Within the field of emotions in conflict, many studies have established the significance of felt emotions in conflict and its resolution (Kelman, 1998;Reifen-Tagar, Federico, & Halperin, 2011;Staub, 2005;Vollhardt, Coutin, Staub, Weiss & Deflander, 2007). Previous work has focused on hope specifically (Cohen-Chen et al, 2014a, 2014b, 2015, but has yet to examine the ways in which expressing hope can be used in conflict resolution.…”

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Hope Comes in Many Forms

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In conflicts, political attitudes are based to some extent on the perception of the out-group as sharing the goal of peace and supporting steps to achieve it. However, intractable conflicts are characterized by inconsistent and negative interactions, which prevent clear messages of out-group support. This problem calls for alternative ways to convey support between groups in conflict. One such method is emotional expressions. The current research tested whether, in the absence of out-group support for peace, observing expressions of out-group hope induces conciliatory attitudes. Results from two experimental studies, conducted within the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, revealed support for this hypothesis. Expressions of Palestinian hope induced acceptance of a peace agreement through Israeli hope and positive perceptions of the proposal when out-group support expressions were low. Findings demonstrate the importance of hope as a means of conveying information within processes of conflict resolution, overriding messages of low out-group support for peace.

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“…Depending on context, various avenues may be taken to satisfy the goal of preserving the future vitality of the ingroup. Like intergroup anger (see Halperin et al 2011b;Reifen Tagar et al 2011), collective angst can evoke both destructive and constructive responses . Destructive responses are likely to be elicited when the survival of the ingroup appears to be contingent on the outgroup's defeat.…”

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The Social Psychology of Intractable Conflicts

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2015

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The scope of threats to human security at the dawn of the 21st century is daunting. Terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, nuclear proliferation, failed states, ideological struggles, growing resource scarcities, disparities in wealth and health, globalizing trends, violations of human rights, and the continued use of force to advance individual, group and national interests, are all complex problems. At the same time, we are witnessing countervailing trends in the growing recognition and endorsement of nonviolent means of resolving differences, the importance of reconciliation processes in human relations, the promotion of cultures of peace, and the building of societal structures and global institutions that promote peace, human rights and environmental sustainability. During the past 20 years, peace psychology has emerged as a specialty in psychology with its own knowledge base, perspectives, concepts, and preferred methodologies to grapple with threats to human security and seize opportunities to promote human well-being. In regard to the problem of violence, peace psychology scholars and activists place human psychology and its links to other disciplines at the center of their efforts to prevent and mitigate episodes of violence and structural forms of violence. In addition to reducing violence, peace psychologists seek to develop theory and practices that promote relational harmony across levels (from interpersonal relations to global networks) and equitable human well-being. The Peace Psychology Book Series recognizes that the emerging and multi-faceted problems of human security challenge us as scholars and activists to develop psychologically-informed theory that will deepen our understanding of the major threats to human security, and create practices that will help us address some of the most urgent and profound issues that bear on human well being and survival in the 21st century. This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Series Advisory BoardPrinted o...

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The positive effect of negative emotions in protracted conflict: The case of anger

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