RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TOWARDS ENHANCING PEACE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between communication and conflict management towards enhancing peace in tertiary institution in Bauchi state. A correlational survey method was adopted for the study. A sample of five hundred (500) participants was purposefully drawn from five (5) tertiary institutions in the state. A self designed instrument titled Students’ Communication and Conflict Management Inventory (SCCMI) was used in collecting data from the participants. The instrument was pilot tested using the test-re-test reliability method on a different group and it yielded a coefficient index of 0.90. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used in analyzing the data obtained. The findings revealed that; there is significant relationship between communication and conflict management in enhancement of peace in tertiary institution in Bauchi state. Recommendations forwarded include; tertiary institutions should incorporate communication skills into their curriculum and engage in awareness campaign in the campus.