Avoidant Conflict Behaviour and Social Resources for Working Adults

Vidya V, Kavya Vijayan

Abstract: This study looks at how avoidant conflict behavior relates to the social resources available to working adults. Avoidant conflict behavior means withdrawing from, delaying, ignoring, or downplaying a disagreement instead of addressing it directly. Social resources cover the emotional, informational, practical, and companionship-based support people draw on from family, friends, colleagues, supervisors, and other social networks. The underlying idea is fairly simple: supportive relationships tend to make open communication and healthier coping easier, whereas habitually avoiding conflict can wear down trust and communication over time. Using a correlational design, the study surveyed working adults aged 22 to 50. Avoidant conflict behavior was measured with a scale adapted from the passive-aggression literature, and perceived social support was measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). A Pearson correlation was then run to test the relationship between the two variables. The results showed a statistically significant, moderate negative correlation (r = -0.467, p

Keywords: Avoidant Conflict Behavior, Social Resources, Social Support, Working Adults, Conflict Management

How to Cite?: Vidya V, Kavya Vijayan, "Avoidant Conflict Behaviour and Social Resources for Working Adults", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1522-1524, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26923213709, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26923213709

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