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Area of Science:

  • Peace Psychology
  • Conflict Studies
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Conflict prevention is crucial for societal stability.
  • Individuals with specific capabilities can foster peace-supportive environments.
  • Existing knowledge on peace-oriented mindsets requires empirical validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the concept of a Peace-Oriented Mindset (POM).
  • To develop and validate a reliable scale for measuring POM.
  • To explore demographic and psychographic correlates of POM.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a questionnaire to measure POM.
  • Reliability and factor analysis of the POM scale on a representative sample (N=1074).
  • Cross-segment comparisons to identify group differences in POM levels.

Main Results:

  • The POM scale demonstrates high reliability and is structured around three dimensions: cognitive, performative, and doability conviction.
  • Social norms related to peace orientation were identified.
  • Women, leaders, innovators, and socially active individuals exhibit higher POM levels than their counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • The POM concept and scale offer a valuable tool for identifying and training potential peacebuilders, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
  • The findings highlight demographic factors influencing peace orientation.
  • Future research should explore the link between POM, empathy, and compassion.