The Investigation of the Effect of Negotiation and Mediation Training on Interpersonal Problem Solving Approaches and Anger of Adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of negotiation and mediation training on interpersonal problem solving and anger of adolescents. In the research, pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was used and there were 14 subjects in the experimental group and 14 subjects in control group. Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory, Trait Anger and Anger Expression Scale were used as data collection tools. A training program including 30 course hours and 15 activities were applied to the experimental group. The control group didn’t receive any application. The significance of pretest-posttest scores of the subjects was analyzed by using Mann Whitney U test. Research findings indicated that negotiation and mediation trainings had a significant level of effect on constructive problem solving, insistent-persevering orientation and increasing anger control of the students in the experimental group. Despite this, having no significant level of effect on trait anger scores was observed. Based on the investigation findings, it was made a remark and some suggestions were developed for the application and research.