Abstract:
The article substantiates the necessity of integrating conflict theory and public administration
theory as a methodological foundation for developing effective mechanisms of social conflict reg- ulation within the system of public policy. The relevance of the study is determined by the growing
level of social tension under conditions of wartime challenges, post-war reconstruction, institu- tional transformation, and digitalization of public governance, which intensify competition for
resources and activate various conflict groups. The aim of the research is to develop a conceptual
model that integrates conflictological and governance approaches in shaping public policy mech- anisms for social conflict regulation. The methodological framework is based on the systemic,
institutional, and structural-functional approaches, as well as conceptual modeling
Description:
The study demonstrates that social conflict has a dual nature and may function both as a destabilizing factor and as a driver of institutional renewal. The proposed conceptual model
reflects the logical transition from the analysis of the nature of conflict and social tension to
the institutional response of the state, rational decision-making processes, and the formation of
adaptive public policy. It is argued that the effectiveness of social conflict regulation depends on
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institutional capacity, systematic monitoring of social tension, the use of digital analytical tools,
and structured interaction with civil society actors.
The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of applying the developed
model to improve public governance mechanisms in conditions of transformation and postwar recovery, thereby strengthening institutional resilience and enhancing public trust in
state institutions.
Key words: social conflict, social tension, public administration, public policy, institutional
mechanisms, conflict regulation, state institutions, civil society, digitalization of governance,
institutional resilience