| Self-concept clarity and the management of social conflict. | |
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PMID: 20433630 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In 4 studies we examined the relationship between self-concept clarity and conflict management. Individuals with higher self-concept clarity were overall more active and showed more cooperative problem-solving behavior than people with low self-concept clarity. There were no relationships with contending or yielding. The positive relationship with cooperative behavior was mediated by less rumination (Study 2) and moderated by conflict intensity (Study 3). Specifically, it applied to relatively mild conflicts (Study 3). Finally, Study 4 extended these findings to the group level: Dyad members with higher self-concept clarity engaged in problem solving, whereas dyad members with lower self-concept clarity did not. We conclude that higher self-concept clarity associates with proactive problem solving in social conflict. |
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Authors:
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Myriam N Bechtoldt; Carsten K W De Dreu; Bernard A Nijstad; Dieter Zapf |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of personality Volume: 78 ISSN: 1467-6494 ISO Abbreviation: J Pers Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-03 Completed Date: 2010-07-26 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985194R Medline TA: J Pers Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 539-74 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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J. W. Goethe-University, Dept. of Psychology, Kettenhofweg 128, 60325 Frankfurt, Germany. bechtoldt@psych.uni-frankfurt.de |
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Adult Conflict (Psychology)* Cooperative Behavior Female Humans Male Problem Solving Self Concept* Social Behavior Social Perception |
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