Mediation Theory

Over the past decade there has been an upsurge of interest in the study of mediation. Much of the current interest is the consequence of mediation's apparent success in the management of labor‐management conflicts. It is suggested here that a critical examination of mandated mediation—a long standing, but neglected part of negotiation under the Railway Labor Act of 1926—can make substantive contributions to the development of mediation theory. This paper proposes a conceptual model for understanding context, process, and outcome constraints on the performance of mandated mediation.

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Cyberwar and Mediation Theory

Delphi - Interdisciplinary Review of Emerging Technologies ◽

10.21552/delphi/2019/2/5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 72-78

Author(s):

N. Gertz ◽

P. Verbeek ◽

D.M. Douglas

Keyword(s):

Mediation Theory

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Peer mediation — conflict management in a class of its own

Journal of Mediation & Applied Conflict Analysis ◽

10.33232/jmaca.6.2.12923 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-20

Keyword(s):

Conflict Management ◽

Learning Environments ◽

Student Development ◽

Peer Mediation ◽

Future Research ◽

Practical Implementation ◽

School Cultures ◽

Theoretical Concepts ◽

Mediation Theory ◽

Implementation Aspects

Peer mediation is a process whereby students learn how to manage conflict for themselves. Peer mediation theory recognises that some conflict in young people’s lives can be resolved with the help of other students and so provides the tools of conflict resolution without imposing solutions. Implemented correctly, peer mediation can promote positive influences on school cultures, improve learning environments and enhance student development. This article aims to provide an overview of the practical implementation aspects involved in setting up a peer mediation programme. It will outline some theoretical concepts of peer mediation, describe the curricular context in Ireland through which programmes can be integrated and the types of programme suited to primary and secondary schools. It will also make some key recommendations for future research and the development of peer mediation in Ireland.

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