"The teens had all been sexually active, and many had unplanned and unprotected sex. While they said their parents and teachers encouraged them to make responsible sexual choices, the sexually explicit messages [in the media] were more powerful in shaping their attitudes."Though Weiss conducted her study with teens that have criminal histories, she's certain the results would be the same among the teen population at large.
Labels: sex, media, promiscuity
Posted By: Aspen Education Group