the effects of watching tv on adolescents
Yet, despite the prevalence of this view, there has been little empirical study to date of how watching sex on television influences teenagersâ sexual behavior. Two recent studies led by RAND Health behavioral scientist Rebecca Collins examined the impact of TV sex on teenagersâ sexual beliefs and activities. The results supported the view that watching shows with sexual content may influence teen sexual behavior, but also found that some viewing effects can be positive.
Educator Sara Wilford on spotting the cues that a movie or TV program is too intense for your child, and how to talk about it. Too much screen time can affect young kids' emotional development. Tue, Mar 18, 2014 (HealthDay TV) â Spending too much time with video games, computers, or watching TV can hurt the mental... Kids often play video games alone, and too much time spent alone can cause social isolation. â¢ Children who watch more than ten hours of TV a week don't do as well in school as children their age who watch less.