MA Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) Theses
Published June 2026 | Version v1
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The Impacts of Online Racism Exposure on Empathy and Desensitization

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  • 1. University of Chicago

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this survey builds on previous literature indicating online racism exposure may be correlated with decreases in empathy and increases in desensitization. contrary to prior findings, increased exposure to online racism was not correlated with empathy, but was found to be correlated with increased desensitization.

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The files will be made publicly available on May 18, 2028.

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Social Sciences Division
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MA Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS)