Read the following scenario and analyze the potential psychological effects on the bystander (Chris) and how their inaction might influence the overall situation.

Google

Bystanders, or witnesses, are the third party involved in a bullying incident. They are individuals who observe the negative interaction between the bully and the victim. The experience of witnessing bullying can also have negative consequences for these observers.

Bullying: The Bystanders

In a school hallway, a student named Leo observes a classmate, Maria, being consistently taunted and socially excluded by a group of popular students. Leo feels uneasy watching this happen but is afraid to get involved and walks away. Which of the following psychological outcomes is most distinctly associated with Leo's role as a witness, rather than the roles of the victim or the perpetrators?

Learn Before

Related