Speaking up: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Bystander Intervention in Racism
Description:
Because racism remains a significant issue in society, and many victims of racism do not speak up for themselves when faced with racism, it is important to explore how witnesses to racist events may react and intervene upon observing racism toward others. Thus, the current study explored how participants (bystanders) reacted verbally to racist comments made by a confederate during a partner activity, as well as how participants discussed their reactions in post-interviews. Forty college student…
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Date:
May 2010
Creator:
Hall, Camille Ashley
Partner:
UNT Libraries