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: An article from Ohio State University explains that moral judgments are often intuitive. Providing a sympathetic backstory can trigger the "underdog effect," making audiences feel for characters who are at a disadvantage.

: This paper, available on ResearchGate , explores why audiences often support "bad" characters. It discusses concepts like the fundamental attribution error , where viewers excuse a villain's behavior based on their circumstances rather than inherent evil. Bad Guys

: A study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates why "bad boys" in media are often seen as attractive. It links this phenomenon to personality traits like sensation-seeking and unattached, playful love styles. : An article from Ohio State University explains