A naturalistic study of students' perceptions of conflict and power in song/music preferences : informing theory and praxis in conflict management education /
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1993.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | This study was conducted in two phases on a collaborative basis at a small liberal arts university in the southwest during the academic year 1991-92. Sixteen undergraduate students enrolled in an interpersonal communication course, seven students enrolled in a combined graduate/undergraduate course in classroom management in special education, and three special informants with expertise in music participated in the study. The respondents used journal keeping in conjunction with classroom instruction and textual material to identify perceptions of conflict in song/music preferences. Students were able to connect theoretical material learned in class about conflict management education with its application in everyday communicative situations. Stronger self-esteem, thinking, and listening sensitivities were enhanced. Alternative management options to intergenerational conflict was suggested. A pattern model that explains the interrelationship of conflict dynamics to students emerged through reconstruction of students' perceptions of conflict and power in song/music preferences to inform theory and praxis in conflict management education. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Curriculum and Instruction." |
| Physical Description: | viii, 131 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |