Teaching Conflict Resolution Skills to Middle and High School Students Through Interactive Drama and Role Play

In response to the rising levels of school conflict, the present study investigated a new approach to conflict resolution for middle and high school students using interactive drama and role play called the Win-Win Resolutions program. The standardized curriculum delivered within the school setting...

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Published in:Journal of school violence 2007, Vol.6 (4), p.57-79
Main Authors: Graves, Kelly N., Frabutt, James M., Vigliano, Debra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Aggressiveness
bullying
Conflict
Conflict Resolution
Drama
High School Students
High Schools
Interaction
Interpersonal Relationship
Middle School Students
psychodrama
Role Playing
School violence
Secondary school students
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Summary:In response to the rising levels of school conflict, the present study investigated a new approach to conflict resolution for middle and high school students using interactive drama and role play called the Win-Win Resolutions program. The standardized curriculum delivered within the school setting includes strategies for self-control and anger coping, self-management of feelings, and interpersonal problem-solving. Participants included 2,440 students using a pre-post survey methodology. Results indicated middle and high school students showing a decrease in their levels of relational aggression, and high schools students showing a decrease in their levels of physical aggression. Furthermore, high school students indicated an increase in their levels of effective communication while both middle and high school students exhibited an increase in their general knowledge regarding positive conflict resolution strategies. Implications and recommendations for school-based conflict resolution programs are offered.
ISSN:1538-8220
1538-8239
DOI:10.1300/J202v06n04_04