Conflict in Child and Adolescent Development
Understanding the Role of Conflict in Development
Willard W Hartup editor Carolyn Uhlinger Shantz editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:24th Feb '95
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This book explores the positive role of conflict in psychological and social development, highlighting its importance in children's growth and relationships.
Conflict is an inherent aspect of human interactions, and Conflict in Child and Adolescent Development delves into its significance in shaping psychological and social growth. This groundbreaking work is the first to explore how conflict influences the developmental trajectories of children and adolescents, examining the nuances of when, where, and why these conflicts arise in everyday life. Rather than viewing conflict solely as a negative force, the book highlights its potential to foster positive outcomes in personal development and relationships.
The authors, leading scholars in various fields such as psychology, anthropology, and sociology, present empirical research that uncovers the multifaceted nature of conflict. They argue that effective conflict management can not only promote individual psychological growth but also strengthen interpersonal connections. This perspective shifts the narrative around conflict, encouraging readers to consider its constructive aspects alongside its challenges.
Conflict in Child and Adolescent Development offers a comprehensive examination of the role of conflict across different contexts, providing valuable insights for parents, educators, and mental health professionals. By understanding the dynamics of conflict, readers can better support the developmental needs of children and adolescents, paving the way for healthier relationships and emotional resilience in the future.
"Despite the plethora of research on childhood aggression and family conflict, efforts to design and implement effective interventions have not been as numerous. The book emphasizes that conflict intervention should help make conflict functional, rather than extinguish conflict altogether...a valuable resource for understanding the vital roles conflict and conflict resolution play in children's lives." Melissa Allen, Childhood Education
"... emphasizes that conflict intervention should help make conflict functional, rather than extinguish conflict altogether...a valuable resource for understanding the vital roles conflict and conflict resolution play in children's lives." Melissa Allen, Childhood Education
"The editors of this book have created a scholarly, yet eminently readable work that provides a comprehensive and comprehensible coverage of the current knowledge on conflict and development. This is not an ordinary 'review of literature' approach; the contributors of this volume have illuminated what is currently known about conflict and development by delineating what is especially important to learn in the future....Academicians and researchers as well as clinicians should benefit from this material whether it is used as a graduate level text or to provide researchers with hypotheses for studying the role of conflict in human development." Phyllis A. Heath, Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography
ISBN: 9780521483773
Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm x 26mm
Weight: 620g
464 pages