Managing Interpersonal Conflict Advances through Meta-Analysis [Paperback]

Managing Interpersonal Conflictis a systematic review of conflict research in legal, institutional and relational contexts. Each chapter represents a summary of the existing quantitative social science research using meta-analysis, with contexts ranging from jury selection to peer mediation to homophobia reduction. The contributors provide connections between cutting-edge scholarship about abstract theoretical arguments, the needs of instructional and training pedagogy, and practical applications of information. The meta-analysis approach produces a unique informational resource, offering answers to key research questions addressing conflict.

This volume serves as an invaluable resource for studying conflict, mediation, negotiation and facilitation in coursework; implementing and planning training programs; designing interventions; creating workshops; and conducting studies of conflict.

Section One: Conflict Research and Meta-analysis 1. An Overview of Conflict Research and Meta-analysis Nancy Burrell, Clare Gross  2. Meta-analysis and Conflict Research Raymond W. Preiss, Mike Allen  3. Interpersonal Conflict: An Overview William A. Donohue, Deborah A. Cai  4.Conflict and Communication: A Roadmap Through the Literature Michael R. Roloff  5. Conventional and Personal Goals During Conflict:A Commentary on Managing Interpersonal Conflict: Advances through Meta-Analysis Steven R. Wilson  Section Two: Facilitating Interpersonal Conflict in Legal Contexts  6. An Overview of Facilitating Interpersonal Conflict in Legal Contexts Nancy Burrell  7. Jury Size and Decision Making: A Meta-analysis Edward Mabry, Ann Burnett, Mike Allen  8. Test of a Causal Model for Secual Harassment lÃ%