bystander apathy

bystander apathy

A social psychological phenomenon in which the more people there are viewing a crisis or crime, the less likely they are to offer aid to the victim(s). Also known as the bystander effect. Over 30 people saw the mugging take place, but due to bystander apathy, none of them intervened.
See also: bystander
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References in periodicals archive
Bystander apathy is a social, psychological view that people are less likely to help when other people are present.
It hurts when society plumbs the depths of indifference
CHARITIES have warned that "bystander apathy" can compound the problem of sexual assault.
If you see something you can help; WITNESSES
No one has a right to bystander apathy. Perhaps people don't want to call the police about someone they love or know.
What you can do to prevent mass shootings
Overcoming Bystander Apathy and Non-intervention in Alcohol-Poisoning Emergency Situations: Advancing Field Testing of Training-for-Intervention Theory via Thought Experiments.
Training First-Year College Students to Intervene in Alcohol-Related Emergencies: Addressing Bystander Beliefs and Perceived Consequences of Intervening
Social psychology documented the "bystander apathy effect" in the 1960s, a phenomenon in which the more people who witness a crisis together, the less likely any one of them is to help.
New threats rose as US apathy became policy
But bystander apathy is, in fact, a well-documented phenomenon whereby those witnessing a crime fail to help a victim.
Bystander effect: What would you do?
She cited a famous study of 'bystander apathy': two psychologists placed students in a room and asked them to fill out questionnaires.
The emerging politics of climate change
Additionally, future researchers are encouraged to include interventions specifically targeted toward reducing bystander apathy (Latane & Darley, 1968) by encouraging bystanders to become more involved in helping bullying victims.
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To escape the quicksand of bystander apathy, managers and directors can be required to report on strategic and operational issues.
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The question for us today is whether bystander apathy is happening in naval-aviation radio communications.
Can you hear me now? The importance of reporting radio-communication problems
The perceived relationship between an attacker and their victim is a factor that may impact on bystander apathy towards witnessed assaults (e.g.
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"Most just looked at the floor while others fidgeted in their seats," she says, shocked at this bystander apathy.
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