The Psychology of True Crime and Emotional Regulation
Psychology Today | 14.08.2026 22:28
A 2025 study by Perchtold-Stefan, Rominger, and Fink attempted to answer the question of whether the experience of watching, reading, or listening to true crime increases negative affect—such as anxiety, fear, and insecurity—or if people who experience anxiety, fear, and insecurity are more likely to gravitate to true crime media.
