• Ms. Iqra Mubeen Bala
• Dr. Komala M.

School Bullying has become a widespread problem with ill consequences for all those involved in it thereby challenging the healthy development of children and adolescents across globe. Bystanders are often present in bullying situations, form the biggest group of all involved parties and have the power to affect the outcome of bullying. They unlike the poor victim have a choice to stand up for victims and put the aggression to an end by restricting / eliminating the rewarding crowd experience for the bullies. In order to use bystanders as a tool for intervention in bullying its essential however to first understand the factors associated with the Roles they opt for while witnessing the episodes of bullying. This review paper attempts to highlight important research work done to give a clear view of what is known about the underlying factors associated with different bystander behaviors (Assistants, Reinforcers, Defenders and Outsiders) in school settings.

School Bullying, Bystanders, School Connectedness

"The Witnesses of Darkness: A Review on Factors Associated with Bystanders’ Behaviors in School Bullying", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.c750-c758, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112299.pdf

"The Witnesses of Darkness: A Review on Factors Associated with Bystanders’ Behaviors in School Bullying", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppc750-c758, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112299.pdf