Status: Under revision for revise-and-resubmit

Preprint: Available on OSF

Abstract: This single-case analysis examines the micro-dynamics of successful de-escalation in potential collective violence. Using detailed ethnographic analysis, I trace how emotional energy is redirected during critical moments to prevent escalation.

Methods: Single-case analysis, ethnographic observation, micro-sociological analysis

Key Findings:

• Emotional work by key actors can successfully redirect collective energy
• De-escalation requires specific interaction sequences and timing
• Individual agency operates within structural constraints

Implications: Provides practical insights for violence prevention while advancing theoretical understanding of how emotions operate in collective action contexts.