Internal conflicts are the clashes or unrest going on among common, similar, parallel, or related entities. Unlike external conflicts, no other force or pressure is being applied to the individual or group undergoing it. In cases of internal conflicts, the dilemma posed by the conflict is usually some ethical or emotional question. Indicators of internal conflict would be a character’s hesitation or self-posing questions like "What did I do wrong?" (Rector, Melissa. "Conflict in Literature". 2008-12-02.)

For my study, I have considered the conflicts around an individual, not any group or community. Internal conflicts are very complicated by nature and sometimes very difficult to overcome. It can be a very small one, like making a decision about the colour of a dress, or maybe as complex as making a decision about career choices or choosing a life partner.

Regardless of the sensitivity of the conflict, it eventually affects the person's decision-making ability in the context of the issue. Always, such conflicts bring stress and a sense of fear, which in turn make a person doubt their decision-making abilities in general.