“It might be a good idea to teach children about the bystander effect and its consequences, and responsibility in helping situations, from early in development,” says Plötner. Other research suggests ...

Our Hatch kids are at it again, with a savvy, responsible message all kids (and adults) should watch. One of their latest conversations focuses on cyberbullying and the “bystander effect,” and ...

However, the bystander effect is a theory that states that people are less likely to help someone when in the presence of other people. That can lead to worse outcomes for victims.

The Bystander Effect What is it like to be the neighbor of a “free-range kid”? By Jessica Roake. April 21, 2015 1:13 PM. If your children are out and unsupervised, ...

Jenna connects with the Bystander’s Effect because it happened to her. She said she was walking down a busy Washington DC street late one night, when she saw a group of teenagers coming towards her.

The bystander effect suggests people are less likely to help others if they are in a group of witnesses. Learn the origins, cause, and risk factors for this behavior.

However, the bystander effect isn t always limited to cities: Emergency situations often go unreported on college campuses as well. Fortunately, Tufts Student Athlete Advisory Committee is actively ...

I think Catherine A. Sanderson’s essay “When Police Fail to Act in a Crisis” (Review, July 30) misapplies the bystander effect, which shouldn’t apply to the police protecting children from ...

Overcoming the Bystander Effect The Psychology of Heroism Psychological experts explain why we “freeze” during danger, and what we can do to fight that instinct.

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 10, 2015 -- Bystander CPR on kids is increasing and is improving survival from cardiac arrest outside the hospital, according to research presented at the American Heart ...

Steph (@boho_mom_steph) posted a viral TikTok about her experience. It garnered over 391,000 views and sparked a debate on the “bystander effect.” Moreover, others attributed the lack of ...