Reviews the post World War II nuclear-military arms race and claims that it is possible to define significant limits of military power for national security. Topics discussed include public opinion regarding the arms race, constraints on military power, conventional forces, checkmating conventional strategy, and the seriousness of nuclear false…

Discusses contradictions and tendencies inherent in the dominant ideology and formal structure of educational governance. Notes increasing turbulence in the current social and political environment of education that accentuate these factors. Proposes that within the turbulent environment, contradictions and tendencies may become a source of…

Conflict situations in high school were observed in an effort to determine how these situations were regarded by parents, teachers, and students. A striking lack of effective communication among all involved in these situations was observed. (JD)

Couples experiencing marital discord also experienced less congruity in their perceptions. Even when subjects were matched randomly into husband-wife pairs, the marital discord subjects were less homogeneous in their perceptions. The groups also differed in their defensive styles, with a sensitizing style more associated with marital discord.…

Investigates the effects of situational variables on the likelihood of the use of four types of strategies to resist compliance-gaining attempts: (1) identity managing, (2) negotiation, (3) justifying, and (4) nonnegotiation. Other variables considered were level of agent-target intimacy, consequences of noncompliance, and rights of the target to…

Nonadversarial approaches to conflict resolution should receive increasing attention from educators facing increased government regulations, stable budgets, and diminished spending power. Mediation, with its emphasis on accommodation and cooperative problem solving, can reinforce the education community's commitment to reasoned discourse and…

A model which should form the basis of minimal training in health counseling skills is presented. (JD)

Presents a theoretical approach with some practical strategies for resolving marital and family conflicts. The steps are: owning one's position, understanding the other person's position, and resolving the conflict. The method serves as a model resulting in the development of more effective communicators and communication patterns. (Author/BEF)

This study indicates that in deciding to have an abortion many women are motivated primarily by personal and pragmatic considerations. The influence of significant others, particularly the sexual partner, seems to be an important source of support in this difficult decision. Women pay a short-term psychological price for this freedom. (Author)

A seven-step process can help people from different cultures understand each other's intentions and perceptions so they can work together harmoniously: problem identification, problem clarification, cultural exploration, organizational exploration, conflict resolution, impact assessment, and organizational integration. (JOW)

The role of the University Visitor, whose traditional function is to mediate conflict within a university and contribute to its governance, is examined in the context of Australian higher education. Medieval English ecclesiastical origins of the office are described, and calls for abolition are examined. It is argued that the office should be…

Examines the effects of power structures in negotiations using a simulation of the historic Lausanne Peace Talks. Compares the two power configurations represented in the talks to a third bilateral configuration. Discusses the impact of the manipulated conditions on perceptions and outcome measures, aspects of the negotiating process, perceptions…

An urban nonprofit residential treatment program for chemically dependent teenagers uses the Myers Briggs Type Indicator as a team-building tool for volunteers sponsoring teens through the 12-step recovery process. Training in team building and personality types increases understanding of communication style differences and conflict management.…

An alternative to cross-cultural training for companies in the global marketplace involves helping trainees develop a global mindset, work through a model of cross-cultural reconciliation, and develop relational skills. These methods transform cultural diversity into a competitive advantage. (SK)