Publication Type

Master Thesis

Version

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Publication Date

6-2019

Abstract

While the effects of self-construal on one’s conflict management tendencies are well-documented, the effects of dual self-construals on conflict management tendencies are under-explored. In present paper, two studies were conducted to explore how tertiary education disciplines could influence the development of dual self-construals among Singaporeans which, in turn, determine their conflict management tendencies, as well as, how context influences the switch of different self-construals and conflict management styles. Our findings revealed that individuals from business disciplines displayed greater competitive conflict management tendencies than their peers from social science disciplines and this relationship is mediated by their endorsement of independent self-construal. These findings reiterate the implications of self-construal on conflict management tendencies. Specifically, within societies like Singapore, individual differences in the development of dual self-construals is associated with one’s tertiary education disciplines. This then influences conflict management tendencies across individuals with different educational background, yielding significant theoretical and practical implications

Keywords

Self-Construal, Independent, Interdependent, Cultures, Dual Self-Construals, Education, Disciplines, Conflict Management, Communication

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Psychology

Discipline

Developmental Psychology | Educational Psychology

Supervisor(s)

CHENG, Chi-Ying

Publisher

Singapore Management University

City or Country

Singapore

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