Conflict in Residence Halls: A Preliminary Study of the Efficacy of Roommate Negotiations to Reduce Roommate Conflict

Authors

Suzanne McCorkle, Boise State UniversityFollow
Susan G. Mason, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

11-2009

Abstract

College roommate conflict deters student success, particularly for freshmen. The typical causes of roommate conflict are investigated and a new roommate behavior contract exercise is discussed as one method of reducing roommate conflict.

Comments

Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting International Academy of Linguisitics and Social Sciences (Volume 21) November 12-15, 2009. Royal Sun Resort, Orlando, Florida, Charles M. Byles, Virginia Commonwealth University Proceedings Editor

Publication Information

McCorkle, Suzanne and Mason, Susan G.. (2009). "Conflict in Residence Halls: A Preliminary Study of the Efficacy of Roommate Negotiations to Reduce Roommate Conflict". Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting International Academy of Linguisitics and Social Sciences, 21.