Research & Thought Leadership
Innovative Research
Discover new developments in the fields of collaboration, conflict and negotiations
DRRC has compiled research from thought leaders affiliated with DRRC who specialize in collaboration, conflict and negotiations.
The Dispute Resolution Research Center continues to be a global leader in producing innovative research that enhances our theoretical and practical understanding of how to manage conflict, improve collaborations and negotiate effectively.
Featured Research
Pioneering research from current and past DRRC affiliated faculty and Post-Doctoral Fellows.
Agreement attraction and impasse aversion: reasons for selecting a poor deal over no deal at all
Robin Pinkley
Psychological Science
Beauty and social capital: Being attractive shapes social networks
Kathleen M. O’Connor
Social Networks
Inside the Mind of the Client: An analysis of Litigants Decision Criteria for Choosing Procedures
Donna Shestowsky
Conflict Resolution Quarterly
Conspiracy Theories Abound. Here’s How to Curb Their Allure.
A new study shows how feeling more in control can limit conspiratorial thinking.
The Ergonomics of Dishonesty: The Effect of Incidental Posture on Stealing, Cheating, and Traffic Violations
Abbie Wazlawek
Psychological Science
Feeling at home in college: Fortifying school-relevant selves to reduce social class disparities in higher education.
Tiffany Brannon
Social Issues and Policy Review
From Kellogg Insight
How Comments Like “Man Up” Can Lead to Misbehavior at Work“Man up.” “Come on, bro. Don’t be such a wimp.” “Take it like a man.” |
One Nation, Too Divided?Over the past decade, the United States has grown increasingly entrenched into political camps. Those divisions have come to resemble cultural, tribal, and religious identities as much as party affiliations. Many experts see this increasing division as a volatile mix, with lack of trust and disinformation ratcheting up the tension. |
The Surprising Way Crowd Size Affects Our Tendency to CheatTo prevent unethical behavior, think small—at least when it comes to the size of the group you’re trying to influence. |
How Former Enemies Can Develop TrustFor groups that have been in armed conflict for years, trust rarely develops overnight. Wariness toward former enemies can linger long after formal peace processes conclude. Indeed, continued mistrust can undermine those very processes, reviving the same fights again and again. |
Take 5: Learn to Love Networking (or at Least Tolerate It)We tend to have a range of reactions to the prospect of networking. Some of us love making connections and sharing information with new people. Some of us dread the awkward introductions and small talk. |