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A Psychological Case Analysis of Interpersonal Conflicts in Dormitories and Its Educational Implications

Author(s)

Chunmei Xi*, Ying Tang

Affiliation(s)

Hongshan College, Nanjing University of Finance & Economics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study focuses on a case of interpersonal conflict in a male student dormitory during a college transfer program. It provides a complete account of the entire process, from a clothes-drying rod falling to a physical altercation and subsequent police involvement. The study emphasizes how students from special backgrounds, such as those from low-income or single-parent families, face interpersonal crises in adapting to a new undergraduate environment due to personality differences, communication gaps, and accumulated past conflicts. Drawing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, interpersonal communication theory, and adaptation theory, it explores the psychological mechanisms and behavioral logic underlying the conflict. Through comprehensive interventions—including in-depth research, home-school collaboration, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and communication skills training—the conflict was successfully resolved. Finally, from four perspectives: self-awareness development, integration of theory and practice, innovation in work methods, and precise policy implementation, the study extracts transferable insights and practical strategies for educating college students on dormitory interpersonal relationships, offering a reference for addressing similar issues.

Keywords

Students Upgrading from Junior College to Bachelor's Degree; Interpersonal Conflicts in Dormitories; Psychological Cases; Educational Insights.

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