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High School Students' Perceptions on Potential Links Between Media and Health Behaviors

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Research has demonstrated the concern over the relationship between media use among adolescents and its possible impact on their thoughts, attitudes and behaviors in regards to their health choices. Little is known about students' own perceptions of the relationship between media use and health behaviors. This study explores students' perceptions about this relationship as self described on qualitative surveys distributed to 84 students in a racially and socioeconomically diverse high school. Results demonstrate a range of perspectives on issues such as violence, sex, disordered eating, body image and substance use. Student perceptions on these issues can be used to inform media literacy practice.

Source: SIMILE Studies In Media & Information Literacy Education

DOI: 10.3138/sim.7.2.001

Authors: Amy M. Damico, Heidi Fuller

Language: English

Topic: Literacy, Media, and Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2006357334

FWCI: 1.405

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Cited by: 6

Related to: 10