Empirical Study on the Impact of Conflict Management on Mental Well-Being in Personal and Professional Context

Abstract

Conflict is an intrinsic feature of human relationships, arising from differences in goals, values, expectations, resources, or communication styles. Whether in personal relationships or workplaces, unresolved conflict tends to carry psychological costs, including stress, anxiety, depression, lowered life satisfaction, and reduced performance. Conflict management, defined broadly as the strategies, behaviors, and processes employed to address and resolve conflict, plays a crucial role in shaping whether conflicts lead to destructive outcomes or serve constructive ends. This review synthesizes empirical research examining how conflict management—in both personal and professional spheres—impacts mental well‐being, identifies what mechanisms underlie those effects, evaluates methodological strengths and weaknesses, and suggests future research directions [1].