Conflict Styles as Indicators of Behavioral Patterns in Interpersonal Conflicts.

Volkema, Roger J.; Bergmann, Thomas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ515382

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Conflict Styles as Indicators of Behavioral Patterns in Interpersonal Conflicts.

Volkema, Roger J.; Bergmann, Thomas J.

Journal of Social Psychology, v135 n1 p5-15 Feb 1995

Reports on a study of the relationships between assertiveness and cooperativeness dimensions of conflict styles among 202 graduate business students. Finds that preferences for assertiveness are reflected in both strategic and tactical use of behaviors. Also finds cooperativeness is associated with last-choice behaviors. (CFR)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Business Education, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Personality Traits, Problem Solving, Social Behavior, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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