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Exploring action coils for bystander intervention: Modeling bystander consequences.
Victoria Banyard1, Elizabeth Moschella2, Ernest Jouriles3
1School of Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|October 1, 2019
Summary
Positive reactions boost bystander confidence and intent to help reduce sexual assault, while negative reactions decrease them. Personal feelings mediate these effects, informing bystander intervention training.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Interpersonal Violence Research
Background:
- Individuals intervening in interpersonal violence face varied consequences.
- Understanding these consequences is crucial for bystander intervention effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how positive and negative consequences of helping influence bystander efficacy and intent.
- To investigate the mediating role of personal feelings in these relationships.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 966 individuals who intervened in interpersonal violence.
- Collected data on perceived consequences, bystander efficacy, and intent to help.
Main Results:
- Positive reactions (from victims/witnesses) correlated with higher bystander efficacy and intent.
- Negative reactions correlated with lower bystander efficacy and intent.
- Personal feelings about the intervention mediated the link between consequences and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Bystander training should prepare individuals for diverse consequences of intervention.
- Addressing potential positive and negative outcomes can enhance bystander programs on campuses.
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