DOES MEDIA INFLUENCE ADOLESCENTS’ SUBSTANCE-USE BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES? HOW TO MINIMZE THE EFFECTS OF MEDIA
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de Geus, Amanda
Date Issued
April 17, 2012
Abstract
Research has shown that media influences adolescents’ substance-use related behaviors and attitudes. Adolescents learn from observations and interactions with the world around them (Beauchaine & Hinshaw, 2008). This paper reviews current literature on media and adolescents’ substance-use related behaviors and attitudes. An evaluation of the literature in which there is evidence supporting an influence of media on adolescents as well as an evaluation of the literature in which there is evidence disproving an influence on adolescents is presented. Ways to minimize media influence and prevent substance use are discussed. Future research of current media is needed to produce more effective ways to minimize the influence of media.
First Reader(s)
Rutledge, Patricia Carr
Other Reader(s)
Knupsky, Aimee C.
Department
Psychology
Type of Publication
Senior Project Paper
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