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Investigating Media Influence on Adolescent Sexuality: Uncovering the Impact of Media on Teen Sexual Behavior

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	324 pages

About the Book

In today's media-saturated world, adolescents are constantly exposed to a barrage of sexualized content through television, movies, music, and the internet. This exposure can have a profound impact on their sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. In Investigating Media Influence on Adolescent Sexuality, renowned communication scholar Dr. Jennifer Stevens delves into this complex relationship, providing a comprehensive analysis of how media exposure shapes teens' sexual development.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, Stevens examines the vielfältig ways that media can influence adolescent sexuality. She explores how exposure to sexualized content can lead to increased sexual arousal, earlier sexual initiation, and more permissive sexual attitudes. She also examines the role of media in promoting body dissatisfaction, objectification, and unrealistic expectations about sex.

Investigating Media Influence on Adolescent Sexuality is an essential resource for researchers, educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone who works with adolescents. It provides a critical understanding of the impact of media on teen sexual behavior and offers practical guidance on how to mitigate the risks and maximize the benefits of media exposure.

Key Features

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between media and adolescent sexuality.
Draws on cutting-edge research and real-world examples to illustrate key concepts.
Examines the vielfältig ways that media can influence adolescent sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Offers practical guidance on how to mitigate the risks and maximize the benefits of media exposure.
Essential reading for researchers, educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone who works with adolescents.

Author

Dr. Jennifer Stevens is a Professor of Communication at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a leading expert on media and adolescent sexuality, and her research has been published in top journals such as the Journal of Communication and Pediatrics. Dr. Stevens is also a sought-after speaker and consultant, and her work has been featured in major media outlets such as the New York Times and Washington Post.

Reviews

"Investigating Media Influence on Adolescent Sexuality is a groundbreaking book that provides a much-needed analysis of the complex relationship between media and teen sexual behavior. Dr. Stevens' research is rigorous and insightful, and her findings are essential reading for anyone who works with adolescents." Dr. Peggy Orenstein, author of Girls & Sex and Cinderella Ate My Daughter

"Investigating Media Influence on Adolescent Sexuality is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of media on teen sexual behavior. Dr. Stevens' book is well-written, engaging, and full of important insights. I highly recommend it." Dr. Edward Donnerstein, Distinguished Professor of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara