This study investigated a pilot bystander intervention training aimed at teaching peers warning behaviors that a peer is preparing to carry out a school shooting. College students between 18 and 19 years old (N = 57) completed pre, post, and one-month follow-up assessments. At each timepoint accuracy in detection of warning behaviors, overall willingness to report, attitudes toward reporting, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and intent to report was assessed. Results indicate that there was a significant increase in accuracy between preassessment and post assessment, and preassessment and one-month follow-up in the first evaluation of accuracy, but not the second. Participants’ willingness to report demonstrated similar increases over time, and there was a significant interaction between training group and time. Attitudes of participants were significantly different across time, and groups. PBC increased between preassessment and each subsequent assessment, and there was a significant interaction between groups and time. Intent to report was significantly different across time, and there was a significant interaction between groups and time. Recommendations were made for modifications and future applications of the training.
Clint Bowers, Committee Chair.
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