The research analyzes the conflict resolution approaches by referring to the Digana Sinhala Muslim conflict. It specially investigates how the conflict resolution process happened related to the incident, what methods were used to address the conflict and how the conflict resolution impacts upon the people’s behavior. Moreover, it will analyze the feasibility of conflict resolution mechanisms to address a conflict.
The first chapter of the research tries to discuss the topic in detail by providing an overview about the research.
In the second chapter, the literature, which is related to the research topic, will be discussed. It describes the theoretical, empirical, and methodological literature articles. Moreover, this chapter analyzes the research articles under the keywords, conflict, conflict resolution, and conflict resolution approaches.
The third chapter describes the methodology of the research. It includes the methods of data collection and the system of data analysis. The fourth chapter will present the data that gathered using the questionnaire and the interviews. The
fifth chapter comprises a brief overview as well as the findings of the research.
Both qualitative data and quantitative data were used. A semi-structured questionnaire containing open ended and close ended questions was used for gathering primary data. Secondary data were retrieved using articles, reports, journals and books. Gathered quantitative data were analyzed by using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the content analysis utilized for qualitative data analysis.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Research problem
1.3 Research questions
1.4. Research objectives
Main objective
Sub objectives
1.5 Hypothesis
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Importance of the study
1.8 Limitations
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Concept of conflict
2.1.3. Define conflict resolution
2.1.4. Historical background of the conflict resolution
2.1.5. Conflict resolution approaches
2.1.6. Conflict resolution and practical background
2.1.7. Case studies
2.2. Theoretical framework
2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.2. Definitions
2.2.3. Conflict resolution approaches
2.2.4. Theory of conflict resolution
2.3.1 Conflict resolution in India
2.3.2 Conflict resolution in United State of America
2.3.3. Sri Lanka ethnic conflict resolution
2.4 Conclusion
Chapter Three
Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research process
3.3 Research methodology
3.4 Data collection
3.5 Primary data
3.6 Quantitative data
3.7 Qualitative data
3.8 Secondary data
3.9 Data analysis
3.9.1 Qualitative data analysis – Content analysis
3.9.2 Quantitative data analysis – Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
3.10. Study area
3.11. Conclusion
FOURTH CHAPTER
Data analysis and representation
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Quantitative data analysis method
4.2.1 Descriptive analysis
4.2.2. Statistical analysis
4.2.2.1. Hypothesis – 1
4.2.2.2. Hypothesis – 2
4.3. Conclusion of the quantitative data analysis
4.4 The qualitative data analysis method
4.4.1 Qualitative data analysis
4.5 Conclusion of the qualitative data analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
Conclusion
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Overview of the research
5.3. Findings of the research
5.3.1. Examine the conflict resolution approaches that are capable of addressing a conflict constructively rather than destructively.
5.3.2. Identify the impact of conflict resolution on people’s behavior.
5.3.3. Strengths and weaknesses of conflict resolution.
5.4. Conclusion
5.5. Recommendations
Research Objectives and Thematic Focus
This study aims to examine the effectiveness and fruitfulness of various conflict resolution mechanisms within a post-conflict context, specifically focusing on the Sinhala-Muslim conflict that occurred in Digana, Sri Lanka. It explores how these mechanisms influence social integration and the behavioral patterns of the affected communities.
- The evaluation of government-led conflict prevention and management strategies.
- The impact of civil society, religious leaders, and NGOs on the peacebuilding process.
- An analysis of ethnic fragmentation and social relationship collapse following the incident.
- The relationship between conflict resolution attempts and changes in individual behavioral patterns.
- The assessment of strengths and weaknesses of applied conflict resolution approaches.
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The emergence of the conflict and impact on society
Under this sub section, it will examine the background of the conflict and the emergence of the conflict. To examine the fruitfulness of conflict resolving mechanisms in a post-conflict context researcher should have a clear awareness of the conflict. Nevertheless, the way of emerging conflict and its impact directly affected on the conflict resolution process. Different people interpret that the emergence of Digana Sinhala Muslim conflict in various ways. The research attempts to identify the formation of the conflict under this sub area. Whether it is emerged based on the ethnic problem or other reason is an important factor to examine the conflict resolving mechanisms in this conflict.
The following narratives express their view related to the emergence of the Digana Sinhala Muslim conflict.
"On 22.02.2018, A Sinhala driver was attacked by few Muslim men at the Singhe shed in Teldeniya town. It was based on an argument between four Muslim men and the attacked Sinhala Lorry driver. However, they complained about the incident about 5.30 am early in the morning to the Teldeniya Police. According to the complaint, we started an inquiry about the incident. It was just an attack on a man by four men. There was no ethnic or religious background of this incident. But the situation was changed after a few days. The attacked lorry driver died after nine days. When his dead body was brought to his home, thousands of people were gathered around the Moragahamula town and suddenly they started to damage a shop belonged to a Muslim man".
(IP 1, 01.10.2020)
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides an introduction to the research, defining the background, research problem, objectives, hypothesis, and scope of the study regarding the conflict in Digana.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews literature on conflict concepts, resolution theories, historical backgrounds, and various case studies to establish a theoretical framework.
Chapter Three: Details the methodology used, including data collection methods (questionnaires, interviews, secondary data) and the analytical approaches employed.
FOURTH CHAPTER: Presents the analysis and representation of gathered quantitative and qualitative data, testing hypotheses and evaluating resolution approaches.
CHAPTER FIVE: Concludes the research by providing an overview, summarizing findings, and offering recommendations based on the study's outcomes.
Keywords
Sinhala-Muslim conflict, Conflict Resolution, Digana, Sri Lanka, Conflict Management, Conflict Prevention, Peace Building, Ethnic Harmony, Social Integration, Post-conflict Context, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, SPSS, Case Studies, Behavioral Change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing the fruitfulness of various conflict resolution mechanisms in the post-conflict context of the Sinhala-Muslim conflict in Digana, Sri Lanka.
What are the central themes of the work?
Central themes include conflict prevention, management strategies, the role of civil society and government in peacebuilding, and the impact of conflict on ethnic integration and human behavior.
What is the core research question?
The research examines how effective specific conflict resolution approaches are in addressing conflicts constructively and what their subsequent impact is on the behavior of the people involved.
Which scientific methodologies are applied?
The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis (via SPSS and chi-square tests) and qualitative data analysis (via content analysis of interviews and secondary sources).
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body covers a comprehensive literature review on conflict resolution, a detailed methodology for data collection, and a systematic analysis and representation of the findings related to the Digana incident.
Which keywords characterize the study?
Key terms include conflict resolution, Digana, Sinhala-Muslim conflict, peacebuilding, ethnic integration, and conflict management.
How did government policies affect conflict prevention?
The study finds that government policies were largely ineffective, and the lack of a proper early warning system and political willingness contributed to the failure of initial conflict prevention.
What role did religious leaders play in the conflict?
Religious leaders were found to have played a significant positive role by mediating and promoting reconciliation, often acting as stabilizers in the community during the post-conflict phase.
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- Aruna Jayathilaka (Autor:in), 2020, Sinhala-Muslim conflict in Sri Lanka. The conflict resolution approaches in Digana, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1134755
