Citation

Leidner B, Tropp LR, Lickel B. Am. Psychol. 2013; 68(7): 514-526.

Affiliation

Psychology of Peace and Violence Program, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/a0032846

PMID

24128315

Abstract

We argue that psychological and contextual factors play important roles in bringing about, facilitating, and escalating violent conflict. Yet rather than conclude that violent conflict is inevitable, we believe psychology's contributions can extend beyond understanding the origins and nature of violent conflict, to promote nonviolence and peace. In this article, we summarize psychological perspectives on the conditions and motivations underlying violent conflict. Drawing on this work, we then discuss psychological and contextual factors that can mitigate violence and war and promote nonviolence and peace. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: en