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The Role of Antecedent and Procedural Characteristics in Mediation: A Review of the Research
Wissler, Roselle L.. The Blackwell Handbook of Mediation: Bridging Theory, Research, and Practice, pp. 129-147, 2006
An examination of the factors that have been found to contribute to the effectiveness of mediation. The author looks at empirical research in domestic relations, community, small claims, civil, and appellate civil mediation to discern the factors contributing to the success of mediation in each area.
The relationship between parties and the level of conflict in the relationship affected the likely success in community mediation and domestic relations, but not in small claims or civil. However, the intensity of the dispute affected success across all areas. The mediators most likely to settle cases were those who had the most experience mediating. Specific skills were found to lead to greater success, as were certain actions taken by mediators, attorneys, and parties.
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishers
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