Peace, Conflict and Disarmament.
Building on the existing Peace and Conflict program in Psychology and the Conflict, Violence and Security cluster in Political Science, this research group will draw together scholars from within the Social, Behavioral and Natural Sciences to examines conflict prevention, resolution and mitigation, with an emphasis on how to improve the protection of war affected non-combatants whether through humanitarian disarmament, non-violent resistance, better adherence to the laws of war, or peace-building initiatives.
War and Peace Lab
In the War and Peace Lab, housed in the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UMass Amherst, we develop a scientific understanding of conflict and peacebuilding by studying the psychological processes underlying human violence, and leverage this understanding to create and evaluate interventions that facilitate improved intergroup relations.
Peace and Violence program
The Psychology of Peace and Violence Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is designed to facilitate research and intervention regarding group relations and conflict. We are especially interested in understanding why group relations become hostile and how to promote cooperation and peaceful resolution.
The Program trains doctoral students in basic social psychological theory and research with an emphasis on translating this work for policy and application. Students also complete field internships and participate in interdisciplinary seminars to broaden their experiences and integrate multiple perspectives toward improving group relations.
Peace and Disarmament Norms Project
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The Conflict, Violence, and Security Workshop at UMass:
The Conflict, Violence and Security Workshop at UMass, Amherst covers a wide range of topics, ranging from more traditional security issues to less traditional topics of human security, informed by a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. Invitees have presented original research on issues such as nuclear weapons, anti-drone advocacy, humanitarian assistance, rebel violence, gender and sexuality in armed conflict, redistributive justice, race, immigration, and refugee rights. Participants from within and outside of UMass are welcome to share their work.