Abstract:
This study explored the Bystander Effect in Bullying and the influencing factors shaping the actions and inactions of selected university students. Its aim is to uncover the determinants affecting the bystander behaviors of Filipino students amidst bullying scenarios. Employing a true experimental design within quantitative research, the study utilizes various statistical methods including percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, and One-way ANOVA, coupled with exposure to different types of bullying (physical, verbal, social) social experiments, to collect data from 310 randomly selected students. After applying convenience sampling techniques, the number of participants is narrowed down to 90, ensuring diversity in age, sex, and socio-economic status among the university students. The findings of the study reveal that male victims are less likely to receive bystander intervention compared to their female counterparts in bullying situations, suggesting a significant association between the victim's sex and the likelihood of bystander intervention. Additionally, it is observed that the control group demonstrates a higher propensity to intervene in bullying situations compared to the experimental group exposed to such scenarios. These results underscore the significance of sex disparities in intervention likelihood and highlight the varying degrees of bullying, including physical, verbal, and social aspects. Furthermore, they shed light on the contributing factors that influence bystander actions and inactions in bullying scenarios, offering valuable insights into addressing and mitigating bullying behaviors within educational environments.
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