This paper
discusses some interesting research findings with respect to the impact and influence of media on teen values
and behavior. The paper discusses media influences on violent and aggressive behavior, its
influence on sexual attitude and behavior, and its influence on health, racial
perceptions, and religious beliefs. The paper then discusses the measures that can be taken to minimize the negative impact of media on teen attitudes, values, and behavior. Some Interesting Statistics Influence on Violent and Aggressive Behavior Influence on Sexual Attitude and Behavior Influence on Health Influence on Racial Perceptions Influence on Religious Beliefs Controlling the Negative Impact of Media on Teen Values/Behavior