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

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?