Morbid Curiosity: Why People Are Drawn to Disturbing Content
UKPulse Health Desk
A psychologist suggests many people are likely to watch the planned livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's execution, despite condemnation. Consuming such material may harm observers' mental health.
- US defence secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's execution has been condemned by human rights groups and politicians.
- Psychologist Coltan Scrivner suggests many people are still likely to watch the livestream.
- Consuming dark and disturbing content may harm observers' mental health.
The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has faced condemnation from human rights groups and politicians across the political spectrum for his plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Despite this, Coltan Scrivner, a psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, suggests that a large number of people are still likely to watch. He explains the psychological reasons why individuals are drawn to dark and disturbing content.
Madeleine Finlay also notes that consuming this type of material may have a detrimental impact on observers' mental health.
What this means for you: Consuming dark and disturbing content may harm your mental health.