July 11, 2005

RESEARCH: Sexual Images Harm Kids - New study finds that explicit media can lead to permissive attitudes about sex

Sexual Images Harm Kids

New study finds that explicit media can lead to permissive attitudes about sex.

Many instinctively know that lots of sex in the media is bad for kids, but a lack of scientific evidence has prevented change. Now, a study from the Medical Institute for Sexual Health may prompt needed reform.

The study, conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, systematically reviewed all biomedical and social science research conducted from 1983 to 2004 that explored effects of mass media on youth. Of the 2,522 research-related documents examined, less than 1 percent addressed the impact of mass media on adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors.

 
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