Effects of Bystander Model-Based Creative Drama on Empathy and Bullying Intervention in Middle School Students

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age10-14
SponsorGazi University

About this trial

This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of creative drama workshops based on the bystander intervention model on middle school students' bystander intervention and empathy levels. The research population consists of sixth and seventh grade students. The research sample will consist of at least 42 middle school students, 21 in the intervention group and 21 in the control group. The sample will be selected through randomization. The students in the intervention group will receive 10 sessions of creative drama intervention. The research aims to answer the following questions: Is there a difference between the intervention group and the control group in terms of bystander intervention levels? Is there a difference between the intervention group and the control group in terms of empathy levels toward the victim of peer bullying?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being in 6th or 7th grade,

Having parental consent, and

Voluntary participation in the study

Disqualifiers

Difficulty in reading and writing Turkish, and

Having a physical/mental disability or illness

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Creative drama

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators