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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 80-86 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Theory into Practice |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
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Cooperative conflict management as a basis for training students in China. / TJOSVOLD, Dean William; SU, Fang, Sofia.
In: Theory into Practice, Vol. 43, No. 1, 01.01.2004, p. 80-86.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
TY - JOUR
T1 - Cooperative conflict management as a basis for training students in China
AU - TJOSVOLD, Dean William
AU - SU, Fang, Sofia
PY - 2004/1/1
Y1 - 2004/1/1
N2 - Chinese educators recognize that for their students to take advantage of new opportunities, as well as handle emerging threats in their rapidly changing society, they must learn to manage many conflicts. But Chinese collectivism and valuing harmony may seem to make Western approaches to conflict resolution culturally inappropriate. This article reviews recent research that provides a theoretical foundation for the training of conflict skills among Chinese students. Contrary to common assumptions, studies indicate that Chinese people not only can manage their conflicts openly but they can do so productively and enjoyably. Chinese values need not work against managing conflict. Indeed, when appropriately expressed, Chinese values have been found to promote open, constructive conflict management. These recent studies suggest how Western-based training on cooperative conflict can be modified for effective, culturally acceptable conflict management training in China.
AB - Chinese educators recognize that for their students to take advantage of new opportunities, as well as handle emerging threats in their rapidly changing society, they must learn to manage many conflicts. But Chinese collectivism and valuing harmony may seem to make Western approaches to conflict resolution culturally inappropriate. This article reviews recent research that provides a theoretical foundation for the training of conflict skills among Chinese students. Contrary to common assumptions, studies indicate that Chinese people not only can manage their conflicts openly but they can do so productively and enjoyably. Chinese values need not work against managing conflict. Indeed, when appropriately expressed, Chinese values have been found to promote open, constructive conflict management. These recent studies suggest how Western-based training on cooperative conflict can be modified for effective, culturally acceptable conflict management training in China.
UR - http://commons.ln.edu.hk/sw_master/2497
U2 - 10.1207/s15430421tip4301_10
DO - 10.1207/s15430421tip4301_10
M3 - Journal Article (refereed)
VL - 43
SP - 80
EP - 86
JO - Theory into Practice
JF - Theory into Practice
SN - 0040-5841
IS - 1
ER -