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4 hours ago
A bystander is someone who witnesses an event or situation without actively participating in it.
For example, if a bystander sees someone being bullied at school but does not intervene or report it to a teacher, they are considered a bystander in that situation.
For example, if a bystander sees someone being bullied at school but does not intervene or report it to a teacher, they are considered a bystander in that situation.
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4 hours ago
Bystander
A bystander is a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not take action to intervene or help. Bystanders may be present during a crime, an accident, or other emergency situations.
Factors that influence bystander behavior:
- Diffusion of responsibility: The more people present, the less likely any one person is to intervene, believing that someone else will take action.
- Pluralistic ignorance: Bystanders may assume that others are also not intervening because they believe that no help is needed.
- Fear of retribution: Bystanders may be afraid of being harmed or retaliated against if they intervene.
- Cognitive overload: Bystanders may be overwhelmed by the situation and unable to process information quickly enough to decide what to do.
- Social norms: Bystander behavior is influenced by cultural and societal expectations about helping others.
Strategies to increase bystander intervention:
- Educate the public: Provide information about the importance of bystander intervention and how to overcome barriers to helping.
- Create clear guidelines: Establish clear expectations and protocols for bystander intervention in specific situations (e.g., reporting suspicious activity).
- Reduce social stigma: Encourage people to speak up and not be afraid of appearing rude or intrusive.
- Provide training: Offer training programs that teach people how to recognize and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Foster a sense of community: Build strong social networks where people feel connected and responsible for each other's well-being.
Example
A woman is being harassed on the street. Several people are present, but no one intervenes. The bystanders display diffusion of responsibility and pluralistic ignorance, assuming that someone else will help or that the situation is not serious enough. As a result, the harassment continues without any assistance to the victim.
A bystander is a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not take action to intervene or help. Bystanders may be present during a crime, an accident, or other emergency situations.
Factors that influence bystander behavior:
- Diffusion of responsibility: The more people present, the less likely any one person is to intervene, believing that someone else will take action.
- Pluralistic ignorance: Bystanders may assume that others are also not intervening because they believe that no help is needed.
- Fear of retribution: Bystanders may be afraid of being harmed or retaliated against if they intervene.
- Cognitive overload: Bystanders may be overwhelmed by the situation and unable to process information quickly enough to decide what to do.
- Social norms: Bystander behavior is influenced by cultural and societal expectations about helping others.
Strategies to increase bystander intervention:
- Educate the public: Provide information about the importance of bystander intervention and how to overcome barriers to helping.
- Create clear guidelines: Establish clear expectations and protocols for bystander intervention in specific situations (e.g., reporting suspicious activity).
- Reduce social stigma: Encourage people to speak up and not be afraid of appearing rude or intrusive.
- Provide training: Offer training programs that teach people how to recognize and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Foster a sense of community: Build strong social networks where people feel connected and responsible for each other's well-being.
Example
A woman is being harassed on the street. Several people are present, but no one intervenes. The bystanders display diffusion of responsibility and pluralistic ignorance, assuming that someone else will help or that the situation is not serious enough. As a result, the harassment continues without any assistance to the victim.
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