Dr. James R. Antes

james_antes@und.nodak.edu

Research interests

My research interests focus generally in the area of social conflict and conflict resolution. In particular I am interested in the transformative approach to mediation. My work derives from a fundamental view of people in conflict—conflict disempowers people and limits their view of other perspectives. Mediation (from the transformative perspective) helps restore people to their capacity to make decisions for themselves and see alternative points of view. Some of this help goes contrary to popular wisdom. Some current/recent research projects include:

Experiences of mediation participants in the United States Postal Service EEO mediation program
How to help mediators learn this approach to mediation
How to decide if a mediator is "ready" to practice
What can be learned from mediation centers that are changing their model of mediation?
How do people understand their own behavior in conflict?
What factors limit our ability to view other perspectives? What are the implications for mediation practice?
What are the best ways to teach people in a conflict-laden organization how to deal with conflict more productively?

I am a fellow of the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation (ISCT), whose mission is to study and promote the understanding of conflict processes and intervention from the transformative framework. I am involved with ISCT as a researcher, trainer, member of its Management Team, and Secretary of its Board of Directors.

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics
• Conflict Management
• Perception
• Motivation and Emotion
• History and Systems of Psychology

Recent Publications

Della Noce, D.J., Antes, J.R., & Saul, J.A. (2004). Identifying practice competence in transformative mediators: An interactive rating scale assessment model. Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, 19, 1005-1058.

Antes, J.R., & Saul, J.A. (2002). What works in transformative mediator coaching: Field test findings. Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, 3, 97-109

Della Noce, D.J., Folger, J.P. & Antes, J.R. (2002). Assimilative, autonomous, or synergistic visions: How mediation programs in Florida address the dilemma of court connection. Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, 3, 11-38.

Folger, J.P., Della Noce, D.J., Antes, J.R. (2001). A Benchmarking Study of Family, Civil and Citizen Dispute Mediation Programs in Florida. Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation: New York.

Hudson, D.T., & Antes, J.R. (2001). Transformative mediation at work: A case study from the REDRESSTM program. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment, 3(2), 41-47.

Antes, J.R., Folger, J.P., & Della Noce, D.J. (2001). Transforming conflict interactions in the workplace: Documented effects of the USPS REDRESSTM program. Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal, 18, 429-467.

Antes, J.R., & Saul, J.A. (2001). Evaluating mediation practice from a transformative perspective. Mediation Quarterly, 18, 313-323.

Jorgensen, E.O., Moen, J.K., Antes, J.R., Hudson, D.T., & Hendrikson, L.H. (2001). Microfocus in mediation: The what and how of transformative opportunities. In J. P. Folger &, R. A. B. Bush (Eds.). Designing mediation: Approaches to training and practice within a transformative framework. New York: Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation.

Moen, J.K., Hudson, D.T., Antes, J.R., Jorgensen, E.O., & Hendrikson, L.H. (2001). Identifying opportunities for empowerment and recognition in mediation. In J. P. Folger &, R. A. B. Bush (Eds.). Designing mediation: Approaches to training and practice within a transformative framework. New York: Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation.