ABSTRACT:
This research explored the relationship between contextual psychosocial factors and how infants deal with conflicts that could appear at school. A sample of 378 children (158 boys and 220 girls) from Barranquilla (Colombia) responded to a video game that simulates conflict situations. Their gender was decisive in coping strategies to deal with conflicts and it was related to the expectation that children have about peers and adults as punishers, neutral or legitimators of violence. Neighborhood and television were the scenarios where children observe more violence, but they imply a greater use of dialogue, which may indicate positive models of conflict resolution more efficient than those presented by their families. It is suggested to consider television programs as a complement in education for a healthy coexistence.
Keywords:
Conflict-solving strategies; Childhood; Scholar conflict; Scholar violence