The Effect of Peace Education Program on The Seven -Grade Student’s Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
Authors
Esmaeil Sadri-Damirchi
Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Department of Psychology
Author
Filiz Bilge
Hacettepe University, Department of Educational Sciences, Psychological Counseling and Guidance
Author
Keywords:
Peace, Peace Education Program, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Peace Education Program (PEP) on the conflict resolution and communication skills of seventh grade students. Pretest–posttest control group quasi-experimental design has been used in this research and 70 students were randomly chosen and were placed in experimental and control groups. PEP, involving 12 session was implemented in one academic semester for experimental group. Before and after training, Scale of Determine the Conflict Resolution Behaviors and Scale of Communication Skills have been applied for two groups. Also, three month after the teaching of PEP, follow-up measurement was administered. Data analysis was achieved through Covariance statistical test and showed that PEP training had been effective on the conflict resolution and communication skills of students.
