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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
ROMUALDO, Claudio et al. Students’ experiences as bystanders to bullying. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2021, vol.serV, n.7, e20144. Epub Nov 25, 2021. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv20144.
Background:
Bullying at school is a worldwide phenomenon. Observers are central to understanding the phenomenon and developing preventive actions.
Objective:
To know the experience of students identified as witnesses of bullying situations.
Methodology:
Qualitative and exploratory study developed in a Brazilian school, in the light of the social cognitive theory. Twenty students aged between 13 and 18 years participated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Thematic analysis was applied to the data.
Results:
The prevalence rate of students who observed bullying was 64%. Participants have good knowledge about bullying, assess aggressive behavior as negative or harmful, but this understanding does not translate into a sense of self-efficacy and actions to help victims. A thematic category was built - Taking action, reinforcing and feeling - “What was also motivating the aggressor to do this is the audience”.
Conclusion:
The students’ experience is marked by individual, school and contextual issues. Implications for primary health care are spelled out.
Keywords : bullying; social theory; school health; behavior; attitudes.