Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-6-2014

Abstract

This project analyzes the effects of television media and society on adolescents in order to show that both influence adolescent sexuality and that both should take greater responsibility to educate adolescents in order to prevent negative consequences of sexual behaviors. The countries analyzed in this project include the United States, France, and Thailand and compare the amount of sexual media content on television in each country to the societal beliefs and attitudes towards sex and sexual content in each country. It is concluded in this project that neither media content not society is more influential on the behaviors of adolescents, both are required for healthy sexual behaviors.

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