Effects of Bystander Model-Based Creative Drama on Empathy and Bullying Intervention in Middle School Students

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Creative drama: This intervention is unique in its integration of the Bystander Intervention Model with creative drama techniques to enhance empathy, self-efficacy, and active intervention behaviors among middle school students witnessing peer bullying. Unlike traditional anti-bullying programs that rely on lectures or cognitive-based approaches, this study uses experiential learning and role-playing scenarios to simulate real-life bullying situations and encourage emotional engagement and behavioral change.

Study summary

This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of creative drama workshops based on the bystander intervention model on middle school students' bystander intervention and empathy levels. The research population consists of sixth and seventh grade students. The research sample will consist of at least 42 middle school students, 21 in the intervention group and 21 in the control group. The sample will be selected through randomization. The students in the intervention group will receive 10 sessions of creative drama intervention. The research aims to answer the following questions: Is there a difference between the intervention group and the control group in terms of bystander intervention levels? Is there a difference between the intervention group and the control group in terms of empathy levels toward the victim of peer bullying?

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Bystander Intervention Scale in Bullying — 3 months
  The scale aims to evaluate individuals' reactions and attitudes towards bullying incidents they witness and was created based on the Bystander Intervention Model. The scale, consisting of 16 items in total, consists of five sub-dimensions: Noticing the incident, interpreting the incident as a situation requiring immediate help, accepting the responsibility to help, deciding how to intervene, and implementing the intervention decision. The scale, structured as a 5-point Likert-type scale, is applied by rating from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree." The overall Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.88. The Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficients for the sub-dimensions are, respectively; 0.60 for recognizing the event, 0.78 for interpreting the event as emergency aid, 0.67 for accepting the responsibility to help, 0.75 for deciding on the intervention method, and 0.78 for implementing the intervention decision

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