Faculty & Research Published Research Research Social Psychology Racial Justice and Equity Research and Commentary Social Equity (-) Advocacy Facet Area of Focus - Research Christine Mahoney (-) Sophie Trawalter Facet People - Research Facet UVA Partner - Research Published Research Advocacy Racial Bias in Perceptions of Others’ Pain Authors: Sophie Trawalter, Kelly M. Hoffman, Adam Waytz The present work provides evidence that people assume a priori that Blacks feel less pain than do Whites. It also demonstrates that this bias is rooted in perceptions of status and the privilege (or hardship) status confers, not race per se. Archival data from the National Football League injury reports reveal that, relative to injured White players, injured Black players are deemed more likely to play in a subsequent game, possibly because people assume they feel less pain. Learn more
Published Research Advocacy Racial Bias in Perceptions of Others’ Pain Authors: Sophie Trawalter, Kelly M. Hoffman, Adam Waytz The present work provides evidence that people assume a priori that Blacks feel less pain than do Whites. It also demonstrates that this bias is rooted in perceptions of status and the privilege (or hardship) status confers, not race per se. Archival data from the National Football League injury reports reveal that, relative to injured White players, injured Black players are deemed more likely to play in a subsequent game, possibly because people assume they feel less pain. Learn more