Original paper

The unresponsive bystander: are bystanders more responsive in dangerous emergencies?

Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 267 - 278
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Abstract
Previous research in bystander intervention found that the presence of other bystanders reduces helping behaviour in an emergency (bystander effect). This research was mainly conducted in the context of non-dangerous, non-violent emergencies. We hypothesize that the classic bystander effect does not occur in more dangerous situations because: a) they are faster and more clearly recognized as emergency situations; and b) higher costs for refusing...
Paper Details
Title
The unresponsive bystander: are bystanders more responsive in dangerous emergencies?
Published Date
Jan 1, 2006
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
267 - 278
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