The second main interest in this dissertation process was the study of the influence of the bystander-perpetrator relationship on social control. This should provide insight in bystanders' motivation to promptly intervene or otherwise in a given norm-transgression situation. I believe it is important to examine the relationship that exists between the transgressor, otherwise known as perpetrator, and the observer, our bystander. Does the bystander’s response correspond to his relationship with the transgressor? Is the bystander reacting as opposition to the norm-violation in itself or to the perpetrator?
Numerous studies suggest that, the more bystanders feel socially distant from a perpetrator of an uncivil behavior, the more likely they are
Numerous studies suggest that, the more bystanders feel socially distant from a perpetrator of an uncivil behavior, the more likely they are