A Theoretical Sandbox Application: Testing the Explanatory Power of the Metaphysical Peace Theory (MPT-SST) in the Adamawa Farmer-Herder Conflict.
Abstract
This registration formalizes a non-empirical, theory-structuring "sandbox" study. Its purpose is to document, prior to any future empirical testing, the complete theoretical application of the Metaphysical Peace Theory of Spiritual-Structural Transformation (MPT-SST) to the documented case of the Adamawa farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria. This serves to lock in the causal logic, hypotheses, and analytical framework derived from the theory, establishing a clear baseline for future falsification. The work involves no new data collection or human subjects; it is an exercise in comparative theoretical analysis using existing literature.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education for Peace and Conflict Resolution
Peacebuilding and International Security
Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint