Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Oxford International Science Forum‖ (February 6-8, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. - Oxford, United Kingdom, 2026. - 245 p.

186 The problem of constructive behavior in conflict situations occupies a significant place in contemporary psychological research, as the intensification of interpersonal interaction under conditions of social transformation is accompanied by an increase in contradictions and interpersonal tensions. Conflict is viewed as a specific form of social interaction that reflects the clash of interests, positions, and values of communication participants and is accompanied by emotional strain. The effectiveness of conflict resolution largely depends on the level of emotional intelligence, which ensures awareness, interpretation, and regulation of emotional responses. Emotional intelligence is defined as an integrative system of abilities that includes emotional awareness, emotion regulation, self-motivation, empathy, and the ability to recognize the emotional states of others [2, p. 126]. Its development contributes to effective social interaction and facilitates constructive conflict resolution [1, p. 308]. Research evidence indicates that individuals with a high level of emotional intelligence demonstrate greater communicative flexibility and a stronger tendency toward cooperative behavior [3, p. 36]. Youth represents a sensitive period for the formation of emotional competence and behavioral strategies. During this developmental stage, mechanisms of self- regulation, empathy, and social cognition actively develop, which significantly influences responses to conflict situations. At the same time, the desire for self- assertion characteristic of this age period may be accompanied by increased conflict proneness and emotional impulsivity [5, p. 23]. An important personal characteristic influencing conflict behavior is conflict resistance, defined as the ability to maintain emotional balance and behavioral effectiveness in situations of interpersonal confrontation. A high level of conflict resistance is associated with constructive behavioral strategies, whereas a low level contributes to destructive reactions and the escalation of conflict interaction [4, p. 416].