Trigger warnings don’t deter viewing

A field study from Flinders University reports nearly 90% of young adults clicked through content despite trigger warnings, citing curiosity rather than feeling prepared. This complements lab results showing warnings rarely prompt avoidance and raises the possibility they function as attention magnets. — It challenges a widespread educational and media practice by showing warnings may not protect viewers and could backfire, informing campus policy, platform design, and mental‑health guidance.