TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Connections Between Violent Television Exposure and Adolescent Risk Taking
JO  - Media psychology
A1  - Greene, Kathryn
A1  - Krcmar, Marina
SP  - 195
EP  - 195
VL  - 2
IS  - 3
N2  - This study utilized a survey to assess television viewing and risk-taking behavior in 717 adolescents (age 11-22). Results indicated that, among adolescents, there is a link between exposure to violent television in the form of violent drama, realistic crime shows and contact sports and participation in various forms of risk taking: problem drinking, drinking and driving, delinquency (vandalizing, trespassing, truancy), reckless driving, and drug use. However, the relationship between exposure to various forms of violent television content and risk-taking behavior varies somewhat. Specifically, exposure to realistic crime shows and exposure to contact sports is positively related to risk taking; whereas, exposure to violent drama is negatively related to risk-taking behavior Predictions are made and findings discussed in terms of problem behavior theory. Implications for health messages targeting adolescents are discussed.<p /> 
LA  - 
SN  - 1521-3269
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/S1532785XMEP0203_1
ID  - ref1
ER  -