Americans Find Animal Violence Harder to Watch Than Human Violence

A recent survey of 1,512 U.S. adults revealed that Americans are more sensitive to on-screen animal violence compared to violence against humans. The study aimed to determine the “gore line” of viewers, with 51% admitting they are more likely to turn away when an animal is harmed, while only 32% do the same for humans. Animal abuse scenes ranked as the most difficult to watch at 57%, followed by child abuse at 56% and domestic violence at 43%. The research also delved into viewers’ emotional responses to various types of scenes, shedding light on the psychological factors influencing these reactions. (Talkerresearch)