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| Author: |
Berry, Gordon L.
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| CMCH Synopsis: |
This article explores the psychosocial impact on adolescents of color of the presence and absence of multicultural television portrayals. According to the study, messages and images presented on television and other media can have powerful effects on the developing social and personal attitudes of adolescents. Disregard for or negative presentations of minority groups on television breed both prejudice among members of the majority and low self-esteem among members of the minority. This is especially true for less socially-aware adolescents who might begin to believe that these media presentations reflect realistic and balanced information about different cultures. The article concludes that the media industry should embrace its responsibility to present a more balanced and multicultural worldview, in light of its tremendous psychosocial influence on the adolescent development of personal and social attitudes. © Center on Media and Child Health
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| Year: |
2000 |
| Article Title: |
Multicultural media portrayals and the changing demographic landscape: The psychosocial impact of television representations on the adolescent of color |
| Journal: |
Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume: |
27 |
| Issue: |
2 [Supplement: Special Issue on Youth and Media] |
| Pages: |
57-60 |
| ISSN: |
1054-139X |
| Source of Funding: |
Funding Source Not Stated in Paper |
| Study Design: |
Editorial/Comment/Letter
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| Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
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| Age Group: |
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) |
| Keywords: |
Adolescent Attitudes
Adolescent Development
African Americans
Asian Americans
Attitude Change
Beliefs
Culture
Demographics
Entertainment Industry
Group Dynamics
Hispanic Americans
Native Americans
Race Relations
Racism
Social Cognition
Social Development
Socialization
Stereotypes
Television
Television Industry
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