Moderating Effect of Collective Efficacy on the Relationship between Coping Strategies and Bystander’s Reactions

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among coping strategies, bystander's reactions, and collective efficacy. A moderating effect of collective efficacy on coping strategies and bystander's reactions was examined. Participants in the study were 229 fourth grade students in four schools in the metropolitan area. Coping strategies(active coping, aggressive coping), bystander's reactions(defending behavior and assisting behavior), and collective efficacy were assessed through a self-report questionnaire. The hierarchical multiple regression was conducted.The initial analysis revealed that active coping was positively correlated with defending behavior, and aggressive coping was negatively correlated with assisting behavior. Collective efficacy was positively correlated with active coping and negatively correlated with aggressive coping.Regression analysis revealed the relationship between active coping and defending behavior was moderated by collective efficacy. The relationship of aggressive coping with assisting behavior was not moderated by collective efficacy. Educational implication and limitation were discussed based on the results.

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