| ID | 079005 |
| Title Proper | Israeli and U.S. Community Mediation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zarankin, Tal G ; Wall, James A |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study investigates the informal mediations of 100 Israeli and 100 U.S. mediators. It was predicted that Israeli mediators - because of their collectivistic values and Dugri communication style - would be more assertive than their U.S. counterparts. Specifically, the Israelis were expected to put the disputants together more frequently, advise the disputants on how to act, and more often suggest concessions. We also compared the mediations of the Sepharadic Israelis (whose roots lie in Middle Eastern culture) to that of the Ashkenasim (of a European background). The former group was expected to be more assertive because of their collectivism. The data - based upon 200 personal interviews - support the hypothesis for international (Israeli-U.S.) differences but not for those between the Sepharadic and Ashkenasim. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Negotiation Vol. 12, No.2; 2007: p275-293 |
| Journal Source | International Negotiation Vol. 12, No.2; 2007: p275-293 |
| Key Words | Israel ; United States ; Mediator ; Conflict |