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Bystanders form a resource for public safety

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recent research using CCTV footage reveals that bystanders play a crucial role in de-escalating public conflicts. Contrary to the findings of laboratory studies, which suggested that bystanders in groups remain passive during emergencies, real-life conflicts show that bystanders, whether alone or in groups, often actively intervene and stop violence. As such, bystanders can serve as a valuable resource for conflict management.

Source: VU Research Portal

Author: Lindegaard, Marie Rosenkrantz; id_orcid 0000-0002-1630-774X

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7112643224

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