Nation Oct 04 The misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it People may accept bad behavior — even sexual assault — when they overestimate how acceptable their peers think it is. But there are ways to undermine this thinking and make intervention more likely.
Science Jun 19 Analysis: Why some people are willing to challenge behavior they see as wrong despite personal risk They aren’t worried about feeling embarrassed or having an awkward interaction. And they are far less concerned about conforming to the crowd.