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Increasing bystander behavior to prevent adolescent relationship violence: A randomized controlled trial
Ernest N Jouriles1, Renee McDonald1, David Rosenfield1
1Department of Psychology.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|November 27, 2018
Summary
The TakeCARE video bystander program effectively increased bystander behavior and self-efficacy in high school students, aiding relationship and sexual violence prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Relationship and sexual violence are significant issues among high school students.
- Bystander intervention programs aim to empower students to prevent such violence.
- Existing prevention strategies require effective, scalable interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the TakeCARE video bystander program.
- To assess the impact of TakeCARE on bystander behavior and self-efficacy in adolescents.
- To determine the program's utility in preventing relationship and sexual violence.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 165 high school students.
- Participants were assigned to view either the TakeCARE program or a control video.
- Measures of bystander behavior and self-efficacy were assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at a 6-month follow-up, including virtual reality simulations.
Main Results:
- Students who viewed TakeCARE reported increased bystander behavior at 6-month follow-up.
- TakeCARE participants demonstrated higher levels of bystander behavior in virtual reality simulations.
- Bystander self-efficacy partially mediated the observed increase in bystander behavior.
Conclusions:
- The TakeCARE video bystander program shows promise as an effective tool for high school violence prevention.
- Implementing such programs can enhance student capacity to intervene in potentially harmful situations.
- Video-based bystander interventions may be a valuable addition to school-based violence prevention strategies.
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