Cross-Cultural Differences in Response to Intergroup Conflicts: Initial Evidence from Historical and Videogame Data
Cross-Cultural Differences in Response to Intergroup Conflicts: Initial Evidence from Historical and Videogame Data
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This research explores cultural differences in conflict escalation and strategies in West versus MENA regions. It investigates the intensity of intergroup conflicts and the influence of material power, employing a dual dataset approach. Study 1 analyzes 200 years of Militarized Interstate Disputes (MIDs) using the CINC index as a material power indicator. Instrumental and reputational strategies are critically assessed, focusing on escalation patterns rather than psychological mechanisms to...