Table 10 Chi-square analysis in bystander’s reaction by relationship with the bully
From: Bullying in schools: prevalence, bystanders’ reaction and associations with sex and relationships
Relationship with the victim | N | Bystander's reaction | χ2 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defending | Passive bystanding | ||||
9.847 | 0.043 | ||||
Relative | 18 (3.8%) | 11 (61.1%) | 7 (38.9%) | ||
Close friend | 55 (11.6%) | 27 (49.1%) | 28 (50.9%) | ||
Classmate | 115 (24.2%) | 54 (47.0%) | 61 (53.0%) | ||
Person that I knew | 125 (26.3%) | 43 (34.4%) | 82 (65.6%) | ||
Person that I didn’t know | 162 (34.1%) | 59 (36.4%) | 103 (63.6%) | ||
Total | 475 (100%) | 194 (40.8%) | 281 (59.2%) | ||