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COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection

Anti-Asian discrimination and violence increased during COVID, and new research from Murdoch University has revealed one key psychological driver.

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated May 19, 2026

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Anti-Asian discrimination and violence increased during COVID, and new research from Murdoch University has revealed one key psychological driver. Rather than being driven by a fear of infection, aggressive forms of discrimination appeared to be more strongly associated with anger.

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