Called vicarious racism, research has found it can result in greater symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-black-ohio-research-columbus-b2343855.html

Even witnessing vicarious violence can raise a person’s sense of and fear and, in some cases, lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Source: https://wtop.com/national/2023/01/to-cope-with-release-of-violent-videos-manage-stress-and-know-your-own-limits/

Lee’s vicarious touch as a producer gifted in the anthemic grand gesture is most apparent in the arms-aloft electro-house of (translation “move, dance”, although you needn’t speak Bambara to get the message).

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/feb/05/rokia-kone-review-malian-stars-ragged-diva-ish-charm-is-unstoppable

Our moral responses to the decisions we make in that digital, vicarious life cause us to reflect and learn from our choices, and to alter our real-world behaviour and worldviews.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/25/why-the-last-of-us-video-game-is-still-better-than-the-tv-series-18346548/

The effect of seeing such images is known by those who must watch them frequently as “vicarious trauma.”

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gaza-ap-israel-new-york-cbs-news-b2446175.html

“The unit also has another three members of legal staff on restricted duties as a result of occupational health or vicarious trauma assessments.”

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/crown-office-red-alert-funding-30259209

To take to the skies faster than a speeding bullet is the fantasy of billions of people, and characters like Superman, many of his fellow heroes, and even DC villains provide the ultimate vicarious thrill in their powers of flight.

Source: https://screenrant.com/dc-movie-superpowers-real-life-best/