Family conflict II - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Conflict resolution is a way or process of settling conflict or crisis without grudges. 

a) Becoming aware of the conflict or problem

b) Setting limits

c) Arguing stage

d) Negotiating and compromise

e) Following up

1. Use words not fits.

2. Take a decision to resolve the conflict peacefully.

3. Try not talk in places where other people will not distract you or interfere with your efforts.

4. When you talk, take turns. No one person should dominate the talking, every person must be given the chance to talk.

5. Use active listening and keep an open mind. Show respect to the other person and also respect from him/her.

1. Dialogue/negotiation

2. Compromise

3. Mediation

4. Litigation/through the court of law

5. Through family heads or village heads

Here both parties give pm the matter that brings about conflict, strike a balance, hence the matter with end up with “no victory, no vanquish” I.e no winner no loser.