Destructive conflict research focuses on understanding the causes, dynamics, and consequences of conflict that escalate and become harmful or destructive. This can include conflict that leads to physical violence, emotional harm, or damage to relationships and communities. Researchers in this area seek to identify strategies for preventing and resolving destructive conflict, as well as ways to promote constructive communication and problem-solving in conflict situations. By studying destructive conflict, scholars aim to develop interventions and tools that can help individuals, groups, and societies address conflict in healthier and more productive ways.