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Media, Sex and Teens, 2008.
This paper discusses how the media affects adolescent girls, in particular as it relates to the subject of sex.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that the media affects adolescent girls by making them more interested in sex and sexuality. It also affects the choices that teen adolescent girls make about sex and sexuality. The writer discusses that the messages that all types of media are sending out to our youth is shaping a generation whether we want to believe it or not. The writer notes that media's original purpose was to inform and entertain. As the technology in media grew so did society's dependence on the media. There was a time that media was a teacher and in many ways it still is. However, the writer questions whether the message being taught is what we want our children to learn. This paper examines some of the messages that media is sending out to teenage girls about their bodies and their sexuality.
Outline:
Introduction
How Teens Choose and Use Media
Selection
Interaction
Application
Television
Television Talk Shows
Teen Girls and Women Magazines
Movies
Conclusion
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"Sexuality and sexual action is another area that when it is portrayed in the media as having no consequences is not a reality and has serious societal ramifications for teenage girls and boys. The media in any form whether it be music videos, computer games of advertisements can provide a good or bad message. Who is in control of determining if the message from media is good or bad? Just like watching what their children eat parents are responsible for the message teen girls hear from the media."
"During prime-time the televisions shows teens watch most frequently are full of talk about and depictions of sexual activity. Most of the sexual content on television is from characters discussing their own or others' current or future sexual activity. The idea of sexual risk or responsibility, however, is almost never talked about or shown."
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Media Influence on Teen Values and Behavior, 2004.
Examines some of the research findings regarding the influence that the media have on teen values and behavior.
5,173 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper discusses some interesting research findings with respect to the impact and influence of media on teen values and behavior. The paper discusses media influences on violent and aggressive behavior, its influence on sexual attitude and behavior, and its influence on health, racial perceptions, and religious beliefs. The paper then discusses the measures that can be taken to minimize the negative impact of media on teen attitudes, values, and behavior.
Some Interesting Statistics
Influence on Violent and Aggressive Behavior
Influence on Sexual Attitude and Behavior
Influence on Health
Influence on Racial Perceptions
Influence on Religious Beliefs
Controlling the Negative Impact of Media on Teen Values/Behavior
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Clearly, teenagers have ample amount of violence to see, observe and adopt. The negative influence of this violent behavior not only affects the teenager?s attitude towards handling conflicts, but also has an impact on how he feels about others. Teens under high influence become less caring and less sensitive towards others. They become disrespectful towards their parents as well as teachers and develop an attitude of being right and of being master of their own life. "Being bad is cool," says fourteen-year-old Rayelyn Rodriguez, when asked about the impact of so much violence freely available on common media."
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Teen Girls and the Media, 2002.
Discusses the negative effects of the mass media on teenage girls.
797 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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Because of its pervasiveness, mass media such as magazines and television programs are increasingly in a position to influence the behavior and attitudes of teenage girls. In fact, television programs such as ER and sports-oriented teen magazines have been lauded for providing girls with positive role models. Unfortunately, these programs and magazines remain the exception rather than the rule. Rather than promote healthy lifestyles or give positive role models, much of the media targeted to teens are both physically and psychologically harmful. This paper examines two of these main effects ? the promotion of unhealthy habits and lifestyles and the growing tendency of these media forms to sexualize teens and turn them into consumers.
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"This need to conform to unrealistic body standards infects girls at a progressively earlier age. A recent study of 12,000 children between the ages of 9 and 14 show that media's influence on girls' dieting and weight concerns equaled the influence exerted by parents and peers ("Weight concerns in preteens and young teens influenced by media..."). This represents a change from just a decade ago, when parents and peers were the biggest socialization factors in an adolescent's life."
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Advertising to Teens, 2002.
This paper discusses the way advertisers market to teenage audiences and why these campaigns are so effective.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper states that advertising to teenagers is a big business because teens buy more of many types of products than any other age group. This paper explains that most teens view advertising directed toward them very positively; they view commercials more as reality and do not always realize they are created to sell products, especially when they perceive the ads as infomercials or news, rather than advertisements. The author believes that teens are indeed heavy Internet users, but they trust many other forms of advertising before they trust ads online.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Advertising to Teens
Advertising to Teens on the Internet
The Effects of Advertising on Teens
How Teens View Advertising
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"Clearly, advertising to teenagers is an important and vital part of the advertising market, and the most successful advertisers recognize how and where to market to teens. An example of these successes includes the tobacco manufacturers, whose advertisements geared to teen smokers, have been banned due to health issues. There marketing campaigns were so successful, teen smoking is still on the rise, and "Joe Camel" is still a cool icon to many teenagers. One critic noted, "Considering the number of billboards and the coolness of the characters, we wonder less and less about why 90 percent of today's smokers started underage. Concerned educators and government officials have been coming up with ways to help minimize the effect of advertising on teens"."
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Teens and Drug Abuse, 2004.
This paper argues that teens today get involved with illegal drugs in many ways, but the main underlying cause is peer pressure.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that statistics show that if a teen makes it to age twenty-one without having tried drugs, that individual most likely will never try illegal drugs; but the problem is that peer pressure influences more to try drugs than it does not to try drugs. The author points out that peer pressure begins in toddlerhood; children look up to others to see what they should be doing or should not be doing. The paper relates that the most susceptible teens for illicit drug use are those teens that do not connect with their parents, school, or non-deviant peer groups.
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"Everyone in ?teen town? can be associated with one group or admonished for being in the wrong group. These groups exert peer pressure on both the members as well as the non-members. We know the smart teens called nerds, braincases, or the glee club. We also know the alienated teens known as the grits, metal heads, or burnouts. These pressure alliances and all of the peer groups that are in-between like the cheerleaders or jocks, influence through subtle acceptance pressure."
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Female Teens Use of Internet, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of the Internet by female teens and its effects.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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In this article, the writer examines the use of the Internet by female teenagers. The writer then studies the effects by the Internet on the teenagers' self image. The writer looks at the influence of the Internet on the psycho-social development of teens. In this paper, the writer also discusses how female and male usage of the Internet differs.
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"Over the last decade, an increasing number of teenagers have become prominent users of the Internet, thus generating concerns among parents and researchers with regard to its effects on their psychological well-being. In one of the studies many of the parents surveyed assert their worries about their children's isolation from others in the real world and their development of antisocial behavior due to Internet use. Due to their vulnerability to adult predators, teenage girls and their use of ... "
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"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", 2002.
This paper looks at "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens" written by Sean Covey.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper focuses on the message imparted by its author, Sean Covey to all the teenagers of the world. This paper concentrates on the seven habits pointed out by the author in his book and tries to throw some light on the matter. This paper also explains the author?s message according to the reader?s perception and explains how the book can prove to be effective in the life of the reader.
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"If a teenager has pessimistic thinking and is in an inferiority complex then there is not much that he/she can obtain out of life. But again if this habit is replaced by an optimistic thinking and a positive attitude, it can make a lot of difference in a sense that it raises self-esteem and brings about a lot of self-confidence in a person. What the author is trying to convey is that all bad habits can be exchanged for better ones only if one desires for it and puts in some effort and will power. An influential writer such as Samuel Smiles once said, ?Sow a thought and you reap an act, Sow an act, and you reap a habit, Sow a habit, and you reap a character, Sow a character, and you reap a destiny? (Get In The Habit, http://www.focusas.com/GetInTheHabit.html)."
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Runaway Teens, 2006.
A review of runaway teens and the reasons they leave home.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper focuses on the issue of middle class runaway teenagers. The paper further explores why middle class teenagers leave home. In modern society it could be contended that the Internet has a direct influence on this group of individuals and their decision to leave unpleasant situations.
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Birth Control in Teens, 2006.
A paper advocating birth control education in public schools.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the topic of birth control. The paper offers several reasons why birth control should be taught in the nation's schools to help America's young people engage in safer sex. The paper contends that, while a policy of abstinence is advocated by some as a way to combat premarital and teen sex, most young people are unlikely to adopt a policy of abstinence. Therefore, the author says, birth control should be encouraged and young people should learn about the different forms of birth control in school so they can have safe choices and knowledge before they face the issue of premarital sex.
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"While on the decrease, teenaged pregnancy is not going away. One Web Site notes, "8,589 babies were born to teenagers in 2002 (decrease of 6,888 births from 1998). These babies will fill more than 505 kindergarten classrooms in 2007" ("Gift of Life," 2003). Many of these babies will face additional problems and poverty because they were born to children themselves. Many of these young mothers will never finish high school, and face dismal prospects in the job market and throughout life. In addition, the United States "boasts" the highest teen pregnancy rate and teen birth rate in the industrialized world. Even more disturbing is that over 25 percent of teen mothers will have another child within two years of their first ("Gift of Life," 2003). These figures are disturbing, but they indicate just what a huge problem the U.S. faces in teen pregnancy, and why birth control should be taught in schools around the nation. Making teens more aware of themselves, their bodies, and their reproductive choices could save many teens from a lifetime of parenthood before they are prepared, and in actuality save the country millions of dollars in social programs and health care costs. In addition, most countries around the world advocate birth control choices for their citizens, and so, they have fewer problems with teen pregnancy and premarital sex. The United States often seems Puritanical in its societal beliefs, and sometimes this old-fashioned thinking gets in the way of social progress and reform."
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Pregnant Teens & Marriage, 1997.
Argues against forced marriage between pregnant teen mother & father & examines alternatives (abortion, adoption).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"This paper explores the question, "Should pregnant teens marry the fathers of their babies?" Conservatives argue that the responsibility of pregnancy obligates the parents to raise their child in an intact, traditional home in which the mother and father are married. This paper argues, however, that obligatory marriage adds another major problem to the situation rather than providing a viable solution. This paper contends that any unwanted, unplanned pregnancy is a complex enough circumstance with which to contend. Forced marriage, based solely on the fact of such a pregnancy, tends to compound the problem, not provide a solution. This paper argues that teenaged pregnancy should be dealt with separately in as unemotional and clear-headed a way as possible. This is also an argument for enforcing both the rights and responsibilities of fatherhood in such a circumstance."
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Sex and Love in "She Being Brand" and "Sex Without Love", 2001.
Compares the two poems for style, themes, and use of language.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper looks at the combination of sex and art, looking at two poems where the poets have made an attempt to work out where sex and love connect. The erotica of Sharon Olds' poem "Sex Without Love" is explored, as well as E.E. Cummings' sensual poem "She Being Brand".
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"Two terms seeming to often coincide, making love and poetry. The act of making love, sex, and sensuality are greatly utilized topics in writing, painting and even music. However, some may argue that this combination, sex and art, is odd in our media drenched America. Today, Eros parallels pornography and explicit sexual content, both ?located on a continuum of erotic desire and dread? (Ostriker 327). Many poets have made an attempt to conquer the tangles and complications of sex and love, drawing connections between love of bodies and love of mind, leaving the abstract to the sensuous and the logical to the emotional. Sharon Olds, author of the poem ?Sex Without Love,? presents her audience with physically and sexually charged poetry. From no angle do her poems disguise erotic desires."
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Eating Disorders In Teens, 2002.
A detailed description of teenage eating disorders and fitness.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a detailed description about eating disorders and teenage fitness. The author of this paper takes us through a mini education about teen eating disorders and explores the ways that they affect teen fitness.
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Forces of Socialisation on Teens, 2004.
An evaluation of the forces that socialise teenagers, with particular attention to the peer vs. family controversy.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines how socialisation cannot be attributed to any single factor and it is a combination of multiple forces, which shape the personality and identity of an individual. It looks at how, of these forces the most prominent are family, peers, the media, institutions and location. While most people are affected by the factors listed, they are of varying influence depending on an individual's situation. It shows how the power of certain forces of socialisation has changed in the modern world and how for example the media has grown to fill a gap left by the diminishment of the family.
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"Family is arguably of major influence on the socialisation of human beings. It is with our family that our first interactions with the world are made and from the family that we are most likely to learn the basics of life. We learn to walk and talk from our families, thus it is a fair assumption that we are, at least in part, socialised by our families. However, the structure of the average family has changed greatly over recent years as the traditional 'nuclear' family has devolved into single (or multiple) parent families. As the institution of family has been remodelled for the modern 'no-fault divorce' age, it is understandable that the force of family on socialisation has waned, for better or worse. It is the extent of the influence of family that has caused much discussion by the sociological profession."
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Boot Camps and Troubled Teens, 2008.
A discussion of the benefits of correctional boot camps for
troubled teenagers.
1,769 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines the advantages of correctional boot camps for troubled teens. The paper explores how the goals and benefits of such a program are being realized. The paper explains that the key to producing new behaviors is discipline and that using discipline in these boot camps produces positive physical and mental effects on the young offender, making him alert and offering him insights into the value of discipline. The paper then looks at how the correctional boot camp (in contrast to the military format) is aimed at correcting behavior through educational and occupational training. The paper points out that the camps that received the most positive public response were those that stressed education. In conclusion, this paper shows that correctional boot camps can produce impressive benefits for the young offender. Whether those benefits actually are realized, however, depends on the design of the boot camp and the types and quality of programs it includes.
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"The correctional boot camp originated in 1983 in Georgia and the idea was quickly adopted by other states. Boot camps had become widely popular during the late 1980s. At that time, "state and local agencies operated 30 juvenile boot camps, and larger counties operated 18 boot camps in local jails" (Ashcroft et al. 2). The rationale for the camps was that the same environment which prepares the soldier "is highly conducive to assisting in the correction of first-time, nonviolent offenders, and preparing for their reintroduction into the community" (Zachariah 71). Virtually all correctional boot camps are directed to young offenders with felony charges."
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Vicodin and Teens, 2005.
An overview of the issues concerning the use prescription drugs such as vicodin by teenagers.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Vicodin is a very powerful type of medicine prescribed by a physician to relieve pain. This paper examines how teens are using more prescription or over-the-counter drugs such as vicodin to get high because they can access them more easily than other drugs. It looks at the symptoms and warning signs, the reasons why addiction happens and different methods of prevention and treatment such as therapy.
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"In order for them to prevent this addiction especially for teens, they are a lot of ways. The first one would be is to see someone who can treat them with their problem. "Seeking drug abuse treatment is the best course of action for anyone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol. During the initial phase of Vicodin addiction treatment, the addict will undergo the detoxification process, to cleanse the physical body of the drug and make the person ready for further treatment. The treatment program will give the addict tools and resources to live without the use of Vicodin." (Vicodin Addiction, http://www.vicodin-addiction.com/) The abuse of prescription drug is preventable. Another way to prevent having a teen abuse any substance is communication from both parents and teen. "
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