Here's a link to a very short article summarizing research in Québec, Canada. While the study only appears to have researched the experiences of one professional mediator, the results are interesting. 

http://www.lacba.org/showpage.cfm?pageid=15351

Warm regards to all,
Mark Baumann

Fellow ADR section members,



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