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Media and drug use

Social Media and Drug Use https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4LXFKX1JLWGtVR28/view?usp=sharing Children, Adolescents, Substance Abuse and the Media http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/126/4/791.full

Hollywood Diversity (lack thereof)

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Source URL:   https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-studios-whitewashed-given-failing-868097 Hollywood Studios "Whitewashed," Given Failing Diversity Grades in New Study 7:26 PM PST 2/21/2016 by The Associated Press [1] AP Images/Invision The USC report also finds that an "epidemic of invisibility" runs top to bottom through the industry for women, minorities and LGBT people. In one of the most exhaustive and damning reports on diversity in Hollywood, a new study finds that the films and television produced by major media companies are "whitewashed," and that an "epidemic of invisibility" runs top to bottom through the industry for women, minorities and LGBT people. A study to be released Monday by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism offers one of the most wide-ranging examinations of the film and televi...

TV's influence on the developing intellect

TV's Influence on the Developing Intellect: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4OHNIdmNhQVVmNlE/view?usp=sharing

Media and Young Children's Learning

Media and Young Children's Learning https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4Tzh4dXphTjJjdnM/view?usp=sharing

Media portrayal of minorities

Prime-time TV Portrayals of Minorities and Their Associations with National Attitudes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4YzM2bkhKRnUyOWc/view?usp=sharing

Media narrative of Black Men

THE MEDIA NARRATIVE OF BLACK MEN IN AMERICA IS ALL WRONG BY  JAMAL HAGLER   ON 3/19/15 AT 9:22 AM U.S. President Barack Obama hosts a luncheon with My Brother's Keeper mentees in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, February 27, 2015. LARRY DOWNING/REUTERS OPINION BLACK MEN STEREOTYPES More black men are going to college than ever before in our nation’s history. Black men make up the largest share of people of color in the U.S. Armed Forces. And black fathers living with their children are more likely to take on everyday child care duties than fathers in other demographic groups. Yet many portrayals of black men in the media continue to focus on the negative. Unfortunately, these outdated stereotypes neglect the breadth and depth of the lives of American black men, who have many roles—including father, husband, mentor and community leader, just to name a few. President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative re...

Disney says no to Junk Food Ads

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NUTRITION Disney’s Diet: No More Junk Food Ads on Kids Channels By  Alexandra Sifferlin   @acsifferlin June 06, 2012 1 Comment               in Share 20       Read Later Ken Welsh / Getty Images RELATED Disney's New Diet for Kids: No More Junk Food Ads   The Associated Press Promoting Nutrition, Disney to Restrict Junk-Food Ads   The New York Times Disney Says No More Junk Food Ads   The Los Angeles Times Email     Print   Share     Comment  Follow  @TIMEHealth On Tuesday, Walt Disney Co. announced it will ban all junk food advertising from its TV channels, websites and radio programs catering to children. Companies advertising food and beverages during Disney programming will be required to meet the Disney’s nutritional guidelines. Disney is the first major media brand to make such a move — First...

Media and Body Image

Media and Body Image Two articles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4U2VObkRSZ0hFdjA/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4NGMwQTZvemxLUGc/view?usp=sharing

Media and obesity

Two articles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4NnExNjBFTEF3clE/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Dv4MQMdbN4ZHRXbWJ2X01YS28/view?usp=sharing

Media misperceptions

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There are three popular media misconceptions that we might want to address: 1) All video games are bad for you.  2) Kids don't read.  3) Social media don't really affect us the way traditional entertainment media do (television, movies, music, etc.)  Let's start with some recent research suggesting that video games can make you smarter: Want to boost your brain power?  A new study says video games are the answer. Popular Media Misconception #1: All Video Games are Bad For You: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Plus Share via Email More Options Resize Text Print Article      Comments   2    By  Peter Holley   November 13, 2014     Remember when you told your kids that spending too much time playing video games would make them lazy? (Courtesy of Activision) Now there's a perfect comeback:  Playing video...