Compared conflict resolution patterns of mildly developmentally delayed preschoolers to those of older and younger typically developing children matched for age or developmental level. Analysis of naturally occurring conflicts showed that delayed children exhibit more negative and less adaptive interaction style, even compared to typically…

Describes the use of a "peace rose" in the Montessori classroom to foster conflict-resolution skills in children. Asserts that the child-controlled process, in which children take turns expressing feelings about their conflict, has several positive results. Children learn the value of communication in solving problems, and teachers are…

Outlines Hardin L. K. Coleman's model of six strategies that individuals use to cope with cultural diversity. Suggests that conflict in multicultural counseling relationships is often the result of divergence in the strategies used by counselors and clients to cope with cultural diversity. Suggests two ways of resolving such conflicts. (RJM)

The curriculum developed by the Peace Education Foundation to help students deal with conflict is described. The curriculum is life-affirming and teaches that human connection is precious. Conflict-resolution strategies and nonviolent methods advocated by Martin Luther King Jr. are taught. (SLD)

An Indiana superintendent outlines 12 cardinal rules for handling school board conflict. Superintendents should proceed cautiously, have a third party lead the charge or draw the fire, allow board members to fight their own battles, create a mirror with the facts, plan strategically, develop relationships with each board member, correct…

Examined interdependent and disengaged friendships in a middle-class sample of suburban Israeli adolescents for differences in reports on conflict behavior. Found that older adolescents reported more conflicts over private disrespect than younger adolescents; younger adolescents reported more conflict over public disrespect and undependability…

This 6-month prospective study examined how differences in the frequency and nature of early mother-toddler conflict at 30 months related to individual differences in children's socioemotional development at 36 months. Findings indicated that mothers' use of justification, resolution, and mitigation in conflict at 30 months during laboratory tasks…

Used course-of-action theory to identify typical organization of teachers' actions when in conflict with students. Middle school physical educators were interviewed and filmed during lessons. Overall, teacher-student conflicts were infrequent. When conflict occurred, teacher attempts at resolution were under strong time pressure, leading to risk…

This study assessed second-, third-, fifth-, and sixth-graders' perceptions of relationship quality with a reciprocal classroom friend and a reciprocal classroom best friend. Findings demonstrated that best friends rated higher in quality than did friends on four of seven dimensions. Best friends exhibited more response congruence than did friends…

Examined the effectiveness of a conflict-resolution skills training program offered as an alternative to out-of-school suspension in reducing violence among high school students. Pre- and post-intervention disciplinary data highlighted a statistically significant differences between groups regarding expulsion. Program completers received no…

A New York camp program builds campers' social skills through use of "request power,""deny power," and conflict resolution. The steps of conflict resolution are position of strength, exchange of wants, proposals for win-win resolution, and acceptance or nonacceptance of proposal. Campers learn to identify what they want, listen…

Offers suggestions for resolving conflict between child care staff or between caregivers and parents. Suggestions include taking personal time, putting others first, being honest and up front, staying focused on being professional, letting go of selfishness, keeping quiet, listening, giving more than one takes, asking for a reprieve, and seeking…

Investigated how conflict management of boys in Head Start related to disruptive behavior and peer rejection in the Fall and Spring of the preschool year. Found that boys who engaged in higher rates of conflict and exhibited greater aggression and avoidance during peer conflicts tended to be rejected by peers and perceived as disruptive by…

Examines how school staff conceptualize their work with alternative school adolescents after undergoing at least 1 year of a whole school violence prevention program. Results highlight the importance of linking social learning and academics in violence prevention strategies and of sustaining collaborative efforts that connect conflict resolution…

Examines associations between adolescent-mother and adolescent-best friend interactions during conflict resolution tasks. Adolescents (N = 39) were videotaped while discussing unresolved problems with their mothers and then with their best friends. Mothers' communication and support-validation with adolescents was positively associated with…