..., interdependence and limited resources. This study aims to investigate the interplay between emotional intelligence ( EI ) and conflict resolution styles and examined the mediating role of psychological empowerment ( PE ) in the relationship between EI and conflict resolution styles. Design/methodology...

...Esra Gecikli; Burcin Yazici Purpose This study aims to assess the mediation competencies and cognitive flexibility of mediators, investigate the influence of gender, professional experience, the quantity of cases handled and the number of agreements reached on mediation competency and cognitive...

...Katharina G. Kugler; Peter T. Coleman Purpose Prior research on the situated model of mediation has suggested that mediators’ abilities to be more flexible and adaptive in responding to potential derailers in mediation situations lead to better outcomes. The purpose if this paper is to build...

...Amira Schiff Purpose The purpose of this paper is to advance our understanding of international crisis mediation by introducing and examining the nested insider-partial mediator (NIPM) concept, a nuanced perspective on IPM behavior. This study challenges the traditional view of effective mediators...

...Michael J. Butler Purpose Conventional wisdom tells us that mediation without ripeness is a fool’s errand (Zartman and Touval, 1985). What, then, is Türkiye’s motivation for mediating the war in Ukraine in lieu of ripeness – and what can its behavior as a mediator tell us about that motivation...

..., a series of regression equations explore the relationships of primary interest. Findings Two main findings emerge. First, when third parties use a relatively more costly conflict management strategy to manage a civil conflict (e.g. a peace operation or military intervention, as opposed to mediation...

...Sara Hellmüller; Bilal Salaymeh Purpose This paper aims to study recent approaches to peacemaking, particularly by Turkey and Russia, in a changing world and their implications for UN-led peace processes. The authors analyze the factors that allow parallel processes to UN mediation to emerge...

...Aoyuan Zhang; Haixia Qi Purpose This study aims to explore the factors whereby some international organizations (IOs) are more effective than others in international mediation and proposes three types of hypotheses through combining quantitative and qualitative analysis. First, IOs with greater...

... a mechanism by which SI translates into reduced DWE. This study’s research model is shown in Figure 1 . COR theory also suggests the mediating role of energy depletion in the stressor–work-outcome relationship. The theory predicts that stressors (i.e. SI) could tax individuals’ energy resources, due...

... between individual spirituality and non-violence work behaviour. It also investigates the mediating role of four constructs of psychological capital (hope, optimism, resilience and self-efficacy). Design/methodology/approach Collected data is subjected to rigorous reliability, validity and common...

...Frieder Lempp; Kate Blackwood; Megan Gordon Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which mediation constitutes an appropriate and effective intervention in cases of alleged workplace bullying. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from 25 practising mediators...

...Keri Szejda; Amy S. Ebesu Hubbard Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between perceptions of mediators acting symmetrically (treating parties equally) and transparently (providing an explanation of past or future behavior) with parties’ assessments of the neutrality...

...Ünsal Sığrı; Hakan Karabacak Purpose This paper aims to manage better the conflicts in labor disputes by improving the understanding of mediation dynamics from a game-theoretical perspective. Design/methodology/approach Signaling game model is adapted to a hypothetical labor dispute based...

... journals; relationship indicators such as co-author analysis and keyword analysis; and the mapping of the theoretical foundations. Findings The analysis identified five key themes that help track the direction of conflict management research: negotiation, mediation, trust, conflict management styles...

... , p. 1446) note that: © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Mediation Restorative justice (RJ) practices have continued to gain a foothold in the criminal justice system, both as substitutes for conventional justice practices...

...Ian M. Borton; Gregory Dennis Paul Purpose This study aims to better understand the socialization process individuals undergo when training to become a conflict mediator. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents an analysis of Michigan’s state-wide training guidelines, training...

...Peter T. Coleman; Katharina G. Kugler; Ljubica Chatman Purpose Although mediation has increased considerably in popularity and usage, it lacks a coherent framework and evidence base to illuminate the conditions under which different types of mediation strategies are most effective. This has...

...Aran Martin Purpose Success and failure in mediation are widely understood to determine whether a state will receive positive or negative reputation outcomes from undertaking a mediation role in an international conflict. Research from mediation in domestic settings contradicts this view, finding...

...Barry Goldman; Debra L. Shapiro; Matthew Pearsall Purpose The paper aims to investigate why organizations often opt to reject Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)-sponsored mediation of employment disputes (in contrast to employees who tend to readily agree to it). It is guided by recent...

...Peter T. Coleman; Katharina G. Kugler; Kyong Mazzaro; Christianna Gozzi; Nora El Zokm; Kenneth Kressel Purpose – Research on conflict mediation presents a scattered, piecemeal understanding of what determines mediators’ strategies and tactics and ultimately what constitutes successful mediation...