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What do trigger warnings actually do?
May 3, 2024
The podcast delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding trigger warnings, exploring their impact on individuals' emotional responses and the debate around their effectiveness. It discusses the evolution of trigger warnings, analyzes their effects through experiments, and highlights the idiosyncratic nature of trauma triggers. The episode also emphasizes the importance of discussing emotions, coping strategies, and utilizing support resources.
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- Research shows trigger warnings have little impact on individuals' responses to disturbing content.
- Individuals with PTSD may actively seek out distressing content, contrary to the assumption of avoidance behavior.
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Research on Trigger Warnings
Research conducted on trigger warnings indicates that these warnings do not significantly impact individuals' responses to disturbing material. Studies suggest that trigger warnings do not influence how people feel when exposed to upsetting content, whether they were warned beforehand or not. This conclusion held true across various types of negative stimuli, including traumatic films, text passages, and lecture materials.
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