A Study Among the Public on Bystander  Behaviour on Crime Victimisation in Chennai  City

Author(s)	Safna K, Dr. Latha S
Country	India
Abstract	Victimisation in public places such as markets, streets, public transits and parks have become one of the most important concerns in urban areas especially at crowded places. In such incidents, bystanders could play an important role by either helping the victims or staying put. This study looked at public action and attitudes regarding bystander intervention. It focused on social, psychological, and legal factors that affect bystander behaviour including the diffusion of responsibility, fear of legal consequences, perceived personal risk, and social influence. A descriptive research design with a quantitative approach method was used. Data were collected from 200 respondents through a self-structured questionnaire thatincluded vignette-based and Likert scale questions. Convenience and simple random sampling methods were applied. This study aimed to shed light on the reasons for the inaction of bystanders, the impact of public awareness about Good Samaritan protections, and how demographic and situational factors affect intervention behaviour. It also emphasizes the need for awareness programs and community-based strategies to promote the responsible bystander intervention and enhance publicsafety.
Keywords	Victimisation, Bystander behaviour, Public action, Diffusion of responsibility, Good Samaritan law
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78308

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