True Crime's Impacts on Friends and Families of Victims

04 May 2024

The purpose of this study is to understand the perspectives true crime fans have on the genre’s negative impacts on secondary victims of homicide and missing persons victims. This study is meant to amplify the concerns and experiences secondary victims face in the advocacy for their silenced loved one(s) within media content based in both information and entertainment.

Requirements

Take part in this study

Keywords

• Southeastern Louisiana University
• true crime
• media
• sociology
• crime
• victim

Ethical approval

There may be potential sensitivities and triggers related to the true crime genre. The content discussed in these interviews may evoke mild discomfort, particularly in relation to personal connections to crime or victimization. Sensitivity and empathy will be exercised throughout the research process.

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