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Types of Conflict in Life

There are many perspectives on the types of conflicts that people experience. This document outlines five major categories of conflict: relationships, data, values, structural, and interest. Relationship conflicts arise from differences of opinions between interconnected people. Data conflicts occur when factual information conflicts or is misunderstood. Values conflicts emerge when people have incompatible moral or ideological views. Structural conflicts are due to external forces that impede goals. Interest conflicts happen when satisfying one person's needs disadvantages another's. No matter the source, conflict impacts everyone's lives.

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Types of Conflict in Life

There are many perspectives on the types of conflicts that people experience. This document outlines five major categories of conflict: relationships, data, values, structural, and interest. Relationship conflicts arise from differences of opinions between interconnected people. Data conflicts occur when factual information conflicts or is misunderstood. Values conflicts emerge when people have incompatible moral or ideological views. Structural conflicts are due to external forces that impede goals. Interest conflicts happen when satisfying one person's needs disadvantages another's. No matter the source, conflict impacts everyone's lives.

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Types Of Conflict in Life

There are many views on the types of conflict that afflict humanity. Some philosophers say our biggest conflicts are internal struggles, while others claim that incessant conflict exists between man and the outside world. One common view is that conflict can be classified under five major categories: relationships, data, structural, values and interest. Whatever the cause, conflict has an impact on everyone s lives.

Relationships

! conflict of relationship happens when a difference of opinion occurs between two or more people who share a common bond""typically family members, spouses and friends. ! relationship conflict occurs when the parties involved experience miscommunication or have difficulty in expressing themselves or understanding another person s point of view. The solution to this type of conflict is possible if each person can clearly state his goals, ideals or needs and clearly express expectations for the future. #f people in relationship compromise with the view of having everyone s needs met to some degree, it is more li$ely they will be able to ease conflict.

Data

! data conflict arises when there is a dispute between factual information and a person s opinion, or when two data sets or facts are not in agreement. ! man can believe his child is a genius despite the child s average #% test score. Or information about how to treat a particular disease""for example""may be in conflict, depending on the views and treatment modality of the health"care practitioners. ! data conflict can also be based on misinformation and miscommunication between parties. The resolution for this type of conflict can occur if everyone is persuaded to agree on a set of facts. &ost people will be persuaded by evidence that clearly supports a particular point of view.

Values

Since values are a $ey component in guiding a person to ma$e major life decisions, it is common for a conflict in values to arise at times. Such conflicts can erupt when two people have differing religious, political or moral ideals or, generally, different belief systems. The best way to tac$le values conflicts is to develop empathy and tolerance and to cultivate the idea that diverse life experiences create diverse points of view. Toleration of differing values will vary according to the degree of intimacy with another person. While it may be easy to tolerate a significant difference in values in a co"wor$er, it will be harder to tolerate such a difference in a spouse or another close relative.

Structural

! structural conflict occurs when outside influences have a direct impact on the goal an individual is trying to reach. Structural conflicts can arise if forces beyond one s control impede a process, li$e no having enough funds to build a new home or lac$ing time to finish a particular project. ! disinterested third party sometimes can be effective in resolving structural conflicts and helping those involved understand and accept the constraints placed upon them.

Interest

'onflicts of interest are when one person believes she must sacrifice the needs of another in order to achieve her goals. Such conflicts can center on resources, such as money or time, or on psychological issues related to needs and(or desires. 'onflicts of interests can sometimes be resolved through compromise, in which one party agrees to give up something she wants in exchange for getting another thing she wants from the other individual involved in the conflict.

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