Performs an interpretive analysis and comparison of six friendship pairs' discursive practices and patterns of interpersonal disputes. Identifies three relationally constituted modes of dispute management, termed "convenience,""cooperation," and "commitment." (SR)

Discusses the role on conflict and groups and manifestation of conflict in groups. Goes on to suggest strategies for resolving conflict among children. Offers suggestions for leaders of children's groups and suggests techniques for creative conflict applications. List of books and articles relevant to conflict resolution techniques that use…

Ethics begin personally but ultimately provide empowerment. Practicing ethical leadership requires three major interrelated activities: knowing (awareness of own and others' values); feeling (creating awareness of or sensing values and dilemmas); and acting (behavior). Ethical leadership is tested through ethical dilemmas, and practicing it…

This article reviews underlying sources of conflict that impair interorganization functioning in delivering services to children who have been sexually abused. The paper outlines dysfunctional techniques used to manage such conflict and develops a model for conflict management which involves problem characterization, acknowledgment of relevant…

Two studies presented 5- to 6-year-old and 9- to 10-year-old children with videotaped scenarios of interadult conflicts ending in various ways. Study 1 demonstrated that negative effects of adults' disputes on children are reduced even by "resolution behind closed doors," whereas study 2 showed that negative reactions are also reduced by…

Describes the use of conflict resolution in the camp setting. Outlines steps in the negotiation process and in hiring staff members who are good conflict managers. Presents three conflict-resolution practice exercises. (KS)

Participants in the Honolulu School District's Dispute Management in the Schools Project strongly believe that students can effectively participate in activities affecting their destiny. Preliminary evidence shows that student mediators and disputants demonstrated a 95 percent success rate of conflict management during the three project years.…

Interviewed 18 principals in Quebec about their recent experience with incidents involving conflict. Conflicts involved students, teachers, parents, school board members, and superiors. Principals used problem solving to treat most conflict situations but tended to use withdrawal when dealing with teachers who had strong negative attitudes. (KS)

Discussion of citation networks as a reflection of the intellectual developments in a scientific field focuses on an analysis of citations in the "Journal of Conflict Resolution." Main path analysis is described; the development of the field of conflict resolution is discussed; and interdisciplinarity is explored. (17 references) (LRW)

Examined four- and five-year follow-up data from evaluation of effects of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, marital distress prevention program which teaches couples effective communication and conflict management skills. At five-year follow-up, intervention, as compared with control, couples had higher levels of positive and lower…

Notes that disturbances periodically occur in psychiatric Adolescent Units. Argues that, by delaying full resolution of these social disturbances, maximum therapeutic benefit may be gained. Illustrated by clinical example, shows how prolonging complete resolution can effect change for adolescent, adolescent's social network, and Adolescent Unit…

Once a college or university has chosen a consultant, details of the relationship may need negotiation, and a contract protecting both parties must be drawn up and signed. A range of contract options is available, depending on the nature, cost, and sensitivity of the work to be done. (Author/MSE)

When academic officers must settle conflicts, knowledge of the law is insufficient. Advice of counsel and formulations of law cannot substitute for their frequent and confident articulation and interpretation of well-understood professional values, because they are responsible for assuring the integrity and quality of educational programs. (MSE)

Assessed 60 couples on how resolved they were about the career-versus-family conflict in their lives. High self-esteem and life satisfaction best predicted being resolved about the conflict. The only theme that discriminated between the most and least resolved spouses was "my family comes first." Wives were more rationally resolved about the…

Drawing on management theory, this article explores the costs, benefits, and sources of organizational conflict in the academic library context. Five responses to conflict (using power, avoiding, accommodating, compromising, and problem solving) are described, and guidelines for using problem solving to manage conflict effectively are offered. (14…