Conflict in Child and Adolescent Development (Cambridge Studies in Social and Emotional Development)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: New Ed, 8/17/1995
EAN 9780521483773, ISBN10: 0521483778
Paperback, 464 pages, 22.8 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm
Language: English
Although conflict in human affairs has fascinated theorists and researchers for centuries, this book, was the first to focus on the role of conflict in psychological and social development: the hows, whens, wheres, and whys of conflict in everyday life. Conflict is not always a negative, destructive event; research shows that it has many positive effects in the development of individuals and their interpersonal relationships. A major theme of Conflict in Child and Adolescent Development is how the management of conflict can enhance the psychological growth of individuals and strengthen relationships among people. Leading scholars present findings based on empirical research from psychology, anthropology, sociology, sociolinguistics, and family relations to provide an intriguing picture of what is known about conflict and to preview future research.
Preface
List of contributors
Conflict and development
an introduction Carolyn U. Shantz and Willard W. Hartup
Part I. Conflict and the Processes of Development
1. Theoretical perspectives on conflict and development Jaan Valsiner and Robert B. Cairns
2. The education of reason
cognitive conflict and its role in intellectual development Michael Chapman and Michelle L. McBride
3. Conflict and the development of social understanding Judy Dunn and Cheryl Slomkowski
4. Conflict talk
approaches to adversative discourse Catherine Garvey and Carolyn U. Shantz
5. Conflict and emotions in marital, sibling, and peer relationships Lynn Fainsilber Katz, Laurie Kramer and John M. Gottman
Part II. Conflict and Interpersonal Relationships
6. The social structure of early conflict
interaction, relationships, and alliances Hildy S. Ross and Cheryl L. Conant
7. Conflict and friendship relations Willard W. Hartup
8. Conflict and relationships during adolescence W. Andrew Collins and Brett Laursen
9. Conflicts between siblings Deborah Lowe Vandell and Mark Dixon Bailey
10. Family conflicts and their developmental implications
a conceptual analysis of meanings for the structure of relationships Robert E. Emery
Part III. Conflict and Developmental Adaptations
11. Conflict and the development of antisocial behavior David G. Perry, Louise C. Perry and Elizabeth Kennedy
12. Conflict management and social competence Martha Putallaz and Blair H. Sheppard
13. Conflict and group relations Frances E. Aboud
14. Conflict and child maltreatment Patricia Minuchin
15. Intervention programs for the management of conflict Wyndol Furman and Elizabeth L. McQuaid
Author index
Subject index.