The findings indicate that conflict is a regular part of
students’ social interactions. A high proportion of disputes in both
the playground and classroom involved issues of access and
possession (of materials and equipment). Of the 48 incidents
observed, only 13 were in the classroom; 10 of these involved
access and possession (for example, joining in a group activity,
taking stationery without permission), two involved physical
contact (snatch, push) and only one involved put-downs and
teasing. Thirty-five incidents were observed in the playground: 14
were related to access and possession, 11 involved physical contact
and 10 involved put-downs and teasing.