Citation of the article:
Krockow. (2022, October 6). Is It Dangerous to Believe in a Just World? Psychology Today.
Retrieved April 23, 2023, from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stretching-theory/202210/is-it-dangerous-beli
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The article describes the scenario of Princess Diana, where her death after years provoked
controversial commentaries. Some people believe Princess Diana deserve this car accident due to
her other actions. This is a classical comment of someone who believed in the just world
hypothesis. Where people deserved because of what they have done. However, the author also
pointed out that these people have criminalized the victims. Furthermore, the author stressed that
the just world hypothesis had damaged the people around Diana’s relatives. It created negative
rumors about Diana which have sadden them (Krockow). I personally find people who believe in
the just world hypothesis tend to make hasty generalized conclusions about individuals. As an
example, why is Diana in a car accident? Some would believe, if other people are fine on the
streets, then it is Diana’s fault. If we really look back on Diana’s car crash, we would find it is
deeply related to the chasing of paparazzi. Then, is Diana fully at fault for her car crash? No, and
it is hurtful to assume this.