Mediation Is An Effective Method Of Dispute Resolution

One of the most peaceful and highly sought after ways of resolving conflict is mediation. It is the process where a mutually acceptable third party, with no authority to make descisions, intervenes and helps involved parties improve their relationships, enhance communication, and use effective problem-solving and negotiation procedures to reach mutually understanding or agreement. Based on the current research found, mediation is an effective method of dispute resolution. In studies prior to 1990, the reported settlement rate was approximately 60 percent and for the 1990- 2000 decade, the reported rate on average was 75 percent . For our most recent decade, this rate is about the same, roughly and 80 percent agreement rate. One of the†¦show more content†¦For example, in the case study we did in lecture, many a times the reasons behind another person’s actions is not solely because of money, but rather by principles and values that were violated by the other party. Hence when one party understands the circumstances and personal reasons certain actions were made by another, movement from entrenched positions become more possible. Lastly, once they are able to air their moral framework, and come to a common solution, the end result would be parties feeling psychologically more complete and satisfied. According to an article by Dr Pinzon Salcedo (2002), that by not having a deeper reflection of one’s true purpose in the mediation process, close to 25% of participants who reach an agreement still express dissatisfaction. On one of the mediation discussions we had, we realised that as the facts behind each party’s anger and resentment were not provided, this always leaves the opposite party feeling confused and frustrated by the behaviour of the aggrieved person. Upon having a sharing of their moral framework privately or openly, the mediation moves from the realm of physical demands, to really addressing the root of the problem behind any hostilities. Therefore, when a successful mediation occurs, both parties are psychologically more at peace with the decisions that are being made. This is large in part due to their own form â€Å"justice† or beliefs are being satisfied as