The impact of peer mediation training on conflict
Date
1998
Authors
Vankoughnett, Lynda Judith
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1998
Abstract
The problem investigated in this study relates specifically to high school students and their
response to conflict. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not there is an
improvement for peer mediators in handling inter-personal conflict situations after receiving peer
mediation skills training. The effectiveness of this training was measured by using both the
quantitative and qualitative methods. Cross-sectional surveys were distributed to a cluster sample
of 18 grade 11 and grade 12 peer mediators and the resulting data were analyzed. Interviews with
7 peer mediators were also conducted. Although the sample group size may be too small to make
conclusive statements, a relationship between peer mediation training and constructive outcomes in
conflict situations was indicated for trainees in their inter-personal associations.
Description
vii, 73 leaves : charts ; 28 cm. --
Keywords
Peer counseling of students -- Case studies , Mediation -- Case studies studies , Conflict management -- Case studies , Counseling in secondary education -- Case studies