Counselling Strategies for Managing Conflicts Among Adolescents in the School Environment

Abstract

Conflict is an inherent part of human interactions and is particularly evident in schools, where individuals from diverse backgrounds and developmental stages converge. In the school setting, conflict refers to disagreements, misunderstandings, or confrontations that arise between students, teachers, or between students and teachers due to differences in interests, values, goals, or perceptions. These conflicts can range from minor disputes, such as arguments over group projects, to more severe cases, including bullying, physical altercations, and teacher-student disagreements. Studies emphasize that school conflicts are inevitable due to the complex interpersonal relationships that develop within such environments (Omotosho & Adeniyi, 2020). Left unresolved, these conflicts can disrupt the learning atmosphere, damage relationships, and hinder the personal and academic development of the individuals involved