Trigger Warnings Do Not Work, New Study Finds
Participants who saw trigger warnings before reading or watching upsetting content felt as negative afterwards as those who did not.
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What Americans Don’t Understand About Trigger Warnings
A letter to incoming freshman at the University of Chicago underscores how dysfunctional our public discussion of trauma and student safety has become.
Trigger Warnings on College Campuses Are Nothing but Censorship
The spread of trigger warnings outside of online communities where they might actually be of use to the classrooms of our nation’s most prominent universities has diminished the value of a liberal arts education.
Hazards Ahead: The Problem With Trigger Warnings, According to the Research
Five studies you should read before you deploy a trigger warning.
Should We Use Trigger Warnings on Course Syllabi?
Trigger warnings make sense in certain situations and settings. Higher education isn't one of them.