Research Article

An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles

Volume: 9 Number: 1 April 30, 2023
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An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles

Abstract

In the current study, which aimed to examine the conflicts experienced in educational organizations and the informal mediator roles undertaken in these conflict processes, descriptive survey model which is one of the quantitative research methods, was used. Opinions of the participating teachers or administrators determined by using the criterion sampling method in the study were taken using an online form. The data obtained were analyzed within the framework of research questions using the descriptive analysis technique and the data were brought together under various categories and themes. In light of the findings of the study, it was determined that the conflicts in schools are caused by teachers, school administration or parents and the conflicts are mostly caused by factors such as communication problems, work distribution, differences, administrative disagreements, sharing, expectations, physical conditions, pressure and discrimination. When the characteristics of the people who undertake the role of informal mediator are examined, it is seen that traits such as strong communication skills, composure, impartiality, result and solution-orientedness, tolerance and being positive and optimistic come to the fore. When the methods used by the informal mediators were examined, it was determined that they use methods such as effective communication, active listening to the parties, managing the situation with a fair understanding, offering joint solutions, bringing the parties together, creating a suitable environment and using their expertise.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 30, 2023

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

December 12, 2022

Acceptance Date

April 15, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 9 Number: 1

APA
Demirbilek, M., & Fidan, S. (2023). An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, 9(1), 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU
AMA
1.Demirbilek M, Fidan S. An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles. JETPR. 2023;9(1):28-44. https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU
Chicago
Demirbilek, Mesut, and Soner Fidan. 2023. “An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 9 (1): 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU.
EndNote
Demirbilek M, Fidan S (April 1, 2023) An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 9 1 28–44.
IEEE
[1]M. Demirbilek and S. Fidan, “An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles”, JETPR, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 28–44, Apr. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU
ISNAD
Demirbilek, Mesut - Fidan, Soner. “An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research 9/1 (April 1, 2023): 28-44. https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU.
JAMA
1.Demirbilek M, Fidan S. An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles. JETPR. 2023;9:28–44.
MLA
Demirbilek, Mesut, and Soner Fidan. “An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles”. Journal of Education, Theory and Practical Research, vol. 9, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 28-44, https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU.
Vancouver
1.Mesut Demirbilek, Soner Fidan. An Analysis on Conflicts in Educational Organizations and Informal Mediator Roles. JETPR [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 1;9(1):28-44. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA38HC27FU