Abstract

CUEVAS, María Clara  and  MARMOLEJO MEDINA, María Alejandra. Bystanders: A Crucial Role in Bullying. Pensam. psicol. [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.1, pp.89-102. ISSN 1657-8961.  https://doi.org/10.11144/Javerianacali.PPSI14-1.orda.

Objective. To examine the role of bystanders in bullying, as few studies illustrate specifically its relevance regarding the phenomenon and the reason for their lack of empathic understanding, low perceived self-efficacy, among others. Method. Studies and theories of more relevance in this matter, which contribute important data on prevalence, associated behaviors, beliefs, cognitions and other key elements for viewing areas where interventions should be focused on in order to prevent and intervene bullying with emphasis in the role of the participants. Electronic databases such as ProQuest Psychology Journals, PsycINFO, PSICODOC, PsycARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection were reviewed, and the following key words were used: bystanders, bullying, group process, separate, unrestricted field without limit a temporal including the languages English and Spanish. Specialized internet portals were also consulted on the subject as Prevnet, World Health Organization (WHO) and Anti-bullyingalliance kivaprogram.net. Results. Different levels of approach to the phenomenon were identified; also, definition, prevalence, characteristics, and some explanations about causality were described. Conclusion. The role of the bystanders, the main participants of bullying, receives a special relevance in those, whose behavior instigate, encourage, support and contribute to intimidation acts or, failing to that, take action to stop them.

Keywords : Bystanders; group process; bullying; systematic review.

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