Avoiding intent
Avoiding intent (or, simply, avoiding) is the desire to withdraw from or suppress a conflict.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Avoiding. The desire to withdraw from or suppress a conflict.
According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),
- Avoiding (relational stage). A stage of relational deterioration immediately before terminating in which the parties minimize contact with one another.