The Roles of Marriage Counseling and Mediation in Domestic Conflict Resolution: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Conflicts that occur between husband and wife are unavoidable. However, not all households can solve their problems privately, which results in prolonged conflicts that affect the harmony of husband and wife. Marriage counseling and mediation counseling can be an effort to resolve conflicts or disputes between married couples by involving other parties. However, the two counseling have significant differences. Therefore, this study aims to discuss the different roles of marriage counseling and mediation counseling in an effort to resolve household conflicts. This research uses a qualitative approach and literature study method that uses books, journals and official articles as data sources. With this approach, it can provide more in-depth information and readers can better understand the differences between marriage counseling and mediation counseling.