12-12-2025, 03:08 AM
Bystander effect research, starting with the Kitty Genovese case studies, reveals the counterintuitive finding that people are less likely to help when others are present. The diffusion of responsibility and social influence processes create barriers to intervention.
What bystander effect research findings have most surprised you about helping behavior in emergencies? I'm interested in both the classic studies and more recent research that examines when and why people do (or don't) help others in need.
What bystander effect research findings have most surprised you about helping behavior in emergencies? I'm interested in both the classic studies and more recent research that examines when and why people do (or don't) help others in need.