IMPACT OF COUNSELING ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN GOMARI WORD MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS BORNO STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of counselling on conflict resolution skills among young adults in in Gomari ward Maiduguri Metropolis, Воrno State, Nigeria . Five objectives were formulated and Five research questions were answered in the study. The objectives of the study determined the Causes of conflict among young adults, the impact of conflict resolution on the physical, emotional domains, social domain and the effect of counselling on conflict resolution among young adults in Gomari Ward Maiduguri. Survey research design was employed in the study. The population of the study comprised all 2,140 young adults selected from ten (10) units in the study area. The sample size of the population was 200 based on Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. Purposive and simple random sampling technique were used to draw the proportionate sample size of the population from each unit. The instrument used to collect data in the study was self-developed questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency, mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that conflicts can make youth appear emaciated, lead to avoidance, physical violence, Fighting, property destruction, population displacement, critical infrastructure damage, and underdevelopment in society. The study revealed that resolving conflicts amicably, developing healthy coping mechanism, recognizing and respecting personal difference, setting clear expectations, building good relationships, fostering good communication and instilling confidence among young adults are some of the positive effects of counselling on conflict. The study concluded that poor relationships was found to be the main causes of conflicts, manifesting in physical confrontation is one of the physical domains, loss of concentration, poor communication and Fostering improved communication skills and ultimately promoting healthier relationships among young adults in the study area. Based on the results of the findings the researcher recommended that ihere is a need to improve access to accurate and relevant informational or young adults, addressing the root cause of conflicts linked to MI information, there by Fostering a more informed and understanding demographic. There is a need to implement strategies in order to prevent conflicts among youth, aiming to reduce not only physical consequences like violence and destruction but also social ramifications such as population displacement and underdevelopment in society. There is a need to prioritize programmes that enhance emotional well-being, including addressing feelings of upset-mindedness, fear, and anger among young adults, fostering a healthier emotional environmental to mitigate the impact of conflicts.