Bystander Effect Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam Universitas Padjadjaran pada Situasi Darurat

Abstract

Outdoor activities among nature lover students (MAPALA) carry a high risk of emergency situations that require rapid response. However, helping behavior may be influenced by the bystander effect, a tendency for individuals to refrain from acting when others are present. This study aimed to describe the bystander effect among members of MAPALA Universitas Padjadjaran. A descriptive quantitative design was used with a total of 66 respondents selected through total sampling. The instrument used was a bystander effect questionnaire with a Likert scale. Data were collected online and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a high tendency to help (54.5%), while 45.5% experienced the bystander effect. Social influence was mostly in the high category (54.5%), bystander barriers were high (53%), and diffusion of responsibility was low (54.5%). It can be concluded that MAPALA members generally have a good tendency to help, although psychological barriers still exist in emergency situations. Therefore, simulation-based emergency training is recommended to improve preparedness and reduce these barriers.