Enhancing Peer Conflict Resolution Skills for Addressing Prejudice Concept in Peacebuilding: An Experimental Study

In the framework of peacebuilding in Cambodia, this experimental study investigates how to address prejudice by improving peer conflict resolution skills. The goal of the project is to provide Cambodian youth with fundamental conflict resolution skills, such as active listening, empathy, and cooperative problem-solving, in light of the nation’s complicated history of conflict and social division. A structured training program aimed at developing these skills was attended by a diverse group of participants from a range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Assessments conducted before and after the intervention tracked changes in participants’ attitudes toward prejudice and their capacity for conflict resolution. The results show a notable improvement in conflict resolution abilities as well as a significant decrease in prejudiced attitudes. In line with a trend toward more inclusive social interactions, participants expressed greater willingness to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds and increased confidence in handling conflicts. The study emphasizes how important empathy is in overcoming cultural differences and how conflict resolution training can be a game-changer for promoting social cohesion in Cambodia. By addressing the underlying causes of prejudice and fostering understanding among diverse groups, these findings support the inclusion of conflict resolution education in Cambodian curricula and community programs, making a lasting contribution to peacebuilding initiatives.