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  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6299, USA. stefankl@ssc.upenn.edu

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Micro-interactions and local emotions are key to understanding the emergence and dynamics of mass atrocities like the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. This study analyzes micro-level data to reveal situational turning-points and the internal structure of killings.

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  • Psychology

Background:

  • The 1995 Srebrenica massacre remains a critical case study for understanding mass atrocities.
  • Previous research often overlooks the micro-level dynamics that contribute to such events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze micro-level interactions and emotional dynamics during the Srebrenica massacre.
  • To identify patterns of situational emergence in mass atrocities.
  • To explore the role of micro-interactions in atrocity escalation and internal dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of video recordings and micro-level data from the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
  • Application of micro-sociology of violence theories (Collins, Katz, Grossman).
  • Utilizing Ekman's research tools for identifying emotional cues in micro-data.

Main Results:

  • Micro-interactions serve as situational turning-points, influencing whether atrocities occur.
  • Local emotional dynamics significantly shape the internal structure and progression of killings during atrocities.
  • The study demonstrates a pattern of situational emergence in massacres.

Conclusions:

  • Mass atrocities are not solely driven by macro-level factors but emerge situationally.
  • Understanding micro-interactions and local emotional dynamics is crucial for preventing and intervening in mass violence.
  • The findings offer insights into the micro-sociological underpinnings of extreme violence.