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Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories
Abstract
Conflict, regarded as an inevitable process in research, is a state of disagreement that arises from parties having different goals, expectations, needs, values, and perceptions. Although conflicts often evoke negative connotations, when managed effectively, they can contribute to individual, institutional, and societal development, whereas if not handled properly, they may lead to various levels of problems. Therefore, research focusing on nature and management of conflict holds significance within academic literature. This study aims to identify the underlying sources and typologies of communication conflicts among students residing in higher education dormitories, and to explore the predominant strategies employed in resolving these conflicts within shared living environments. This research uses a case study approach, a qualitative research method, together with data collected through focus group interviews. Semi–structured focus group interviews were conducted with students residing in higher education dormitories located on the Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Campus of Manisa Celal Bayar University in Manisa, Türkiye. The obtained data were systematized and analyzed using the content analysis method. According to the findings of the study, students most frequently experience content–related conflicts, which predominantly stem from differing values, and avoidance strategies are most commonly employed as a means of conflict resolution.
Keywords
Supporting Institution
Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi
Project Number
Manisa Celal Bayar Ünv. BAP [Proje Numarası: 2023-113].
Ethical Statement
Bu çalışma, akademik araştırma etiği çerçevesinde yürütülmüş olup, araştırma sürecinde bilimsel dürüstlük ve etik kurallara tam uyum sağlanmıştır. Çalışmada kullanılan veriler, ilgili etik kurallar çerçevesinde toplanmış ve analiz edilmiştir.
Thanks
Bu araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılım sağlayan ve verilerin oluşmasına katkıda bulunan tüm öğrencilere teşekkürÜ bir borç bilirim.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Communication Studies
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 26, 2025
Submission Date
February 16, 2025
Acceptance Date
August 6, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 48
APA
Yılmaz Sert, N. (2025). Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories. Türkiye İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 48, 134-159. https://doi.org/10.17829/turcom.1640762
AMA
1.Yılmaz Sert N. Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories. TURCOM. 2025;(48):134-159. doi:10.17829/turcom.1640762
Chicago
Yılmaz Sert, Nuray. 2025. “Communication Conflicts Among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories”. Türkiye İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, nos. 48: 134-59. https://doi.org/10.17829/turcom.1640762.
EndNote
Yılmaz Sert N (December 1, 2025) Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories. Türkiye İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi 48 134–159.
IEEE
[1]N. Yılmaz Sert, “Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories”, TURCOM, no. 48, pp. 134–159, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.17829/turcom.1640762.
ISNAD
Yılmaz Sert, Nuray. “Communication Conflicts Among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories”. Türkiye İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi. 48 (December 1, 2025): 134-159. https://doi.org/10.17829/turcom.1640762.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz Sert N. Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories. TURCOM. 2025;:134–159.
MLA
Yılmaz Sert, Nuray. “Communication Conflicts Among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories”. Türkiye İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, no. 48, Dec. 2025, pp. 134-59, doi:10.17829/turcom.1640762.
Vancouver
1.Nuray Yılmaz Sert. Communication Conflicts among Students Residing in Higher Education Dormitories. TURCOM. 2025 Dec. 1;(48):134-59. doi:10.17829/turcom.1640762