Adolescents and the Media

Violent television programmes and video games printed tobacco advertisements television beer commercials and sexually suggestive music videos: how do these and other forms of popular media affect teenagers' thinking behaviour and health?</p><p></p><p>This volume clearly makes the case that the media play a role in diverse facets of at-risk behaviour and adjustment. The author reviews current research findings on the influences of media on adolescents how the influences occur and the short- and long-term effects of exposure. He explores topics critical to mental and physical health including teenage violence sexual activity substance abuse and eating disorders.