Ten years of conflict management research 2007–2017: an update on themes, concepts and relationships
Journal
International Journal of Conflict Management
ISSN
1044-4068
Type
forthcoming
Date Issued
2018-08-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to map the intellectual structure of conflict management
studies by investigating the key themes, concepts and their relationships for the period 2007–
2017. The study updates the previous decade (1997-2006) investigation by Ma et al. (2008) to
reflect the increased publication efforts in the field.
Design/methodology/approach - Bibliometric analysis was used to trace the development path
of the extant literature. The study included: activity indicators, such as distribution of articles and
most-cited journals; relationship indicators, such as co-author analysis and keyword analysis, and
the mapping of the theoretical foundations.
Findings - The analysis identified five key themes that help to track the direction of conflict
management research: negotiation, mediation, trust, conflict management styles, and
performance.
Originality/value - These themes show a wider diversification of topics in the field than in the
past, corroborating previous results about the reputation and maturity of conflict management as
an independent scientific field of research. This study will help scholars to improve their
understanding of the evolution of conflict management studies and the direction that conflict
management research is taking identifying available avenues for future research.
studies by investigating the key themes, concepts and their relationships for the period 2007–
2017. The study updates the previous decade (1997-2006) investigation by Ma et al. (2008) to
reflect the increased publication efforts in the field.
Design/methodology/approach - Bibliometric analysis was used to trace the development path
of the extant literature. The study included: activity indicators, such as distribution of articles and
most-cited journals; relationship indicators, such as co-author analysis and keyword analysis, and
the mapping of the theoretical foundations.
Findings - The analysis identified five key themes that help to track the direction of conflict
management research: negotiation, mediation, trust, conflict management styles, and
performance.
Originality/value - These themes show a wider diversification of topics in the field than in the
past, corroborating previous results about the reputation and maturity of conflict management as
an independent scientific field of research. This study will help scholars to improve their
understanding of the evolution of conflict management studies and the direction that conflict
management research is taking identifying available avenues for future research.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Emerald
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
254938
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