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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.

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The Psychology of Peace and Violence Program

Psychology of Peace and Violence Program
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003-9271
tropp@umass.edu

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