Journal article
Cognitive-experiential self theory and conflict-handling styles: Rational and constructive experiential systems are related to the integrating and compromising conflict-handling styles
International Journal of Conflict Management, Vol.23(4), pp.362-381
2012
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine how the rational and experiential systems according to the cognitive-experiential self theory (CEST) are related to conflict-handling styles. Design/methodology/approach: Using a correlational design, data were collected using an on-line survey system examining CEST information-processing systems and five conflict-handling styles. A total of 426 undergraduate students, with paid jobs, complete the on-line survey. Findings: Results showed that the rational system, experiential system and constructive thinking had significant positive relationships with both the integrating and compromising conflict-handling styles. Additionally, the rational system had a positive relationship with the dominating conflict-handling style and the experiential system and constructive thinking had a positive relationship with the obliging conflict-handling style. The rational system and constructive thinking had a negative relationship with the avoiding conflict-handling style. Research limitations/implications: The study established a positive connection between CEST information-processing systems and conflict-handling styles among undergraduate students, however the results of the study may not be as directly comparable with real and established leaders. Originality/value: Being the first study to examine the connection between the CEST information-processing systems and the five conflict-handling styles, the paper offers interesting insights about how the choice of information-processing systems can influence the choice of conflict-handling styles across a wide range of situations.
Details
- Title
- Cognitive-experiential self theory and conflict-handling styles: Rational and constructive experiential systems are related to the integrating and compromising conflict-handling styles
- Authors/Creators
- T. Cerni (Author/Creator) - Bellevue Hospital CenterG.J. Curtis (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityS.H. Colmar (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Conflict Management, Vol.23(4), pp.362-381
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991005540686807891
- Copyright
- © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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