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The Impact of Racist Stereotypes on Dutch Police Officers’ Behaviour in Stop-and-Search Scenarios: a Randomized Study with Deepfake Technology in Virtual Reality
Paululat, Meret (2023) The Impact of Racist Stereotypes on Dutch Police Officers’ Behaviour in Stop-and-Search Scenarios: a Randomized Study with Deepfake Technology in Virtual Reality.
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| Abstract: | This study examined the impact of racist stereotypes on Dutch police officers' stop-and-search behaviour in virtual reality (VR) using deepfake technology. It aimed to address the conflicting findings in existing literature regarding the impact direction of racist stereotypes. The study also explored the influence of VR and deepfake technology on perception. Eighty-seven officers participated in a 2x2 experimental design, being presented with the manipulations racist stereotypes, and deepfake. Stop-and-search behaviour was measured within the VR environment, and potential mediators (stereotype threat, user experience) were assessed through a questionnaire. The results showed no significant effect of racist stereotypes on officers' behaviour. Surprisingly, encountering deep fake portrayals in VR reduced officers' inclination to select ethnic minority individuals for stop-and-search. The study highlighted the need to consider cumulative stereotype exposure and refine the experimental designs. It also called for further research to understand the observed tendencies and address officers' fear of being perceived as discriminatory. The analysis of user experience and technology emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong connection between the virtual and real-world, suggesting a new type of technological mediation. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/95729 |
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