When teens see risk behavior such as drinking, smoking or drug use in movies or series, they sometimes find it difficult to define whether it’s realistic or not. They recognize stereotypes but cannot always interpret it critically. This is according to research by Anne Sadza of Radboud University. “By talking to teenagers about the risk behavior they see, you can help start a critical process.”
Teens recognize risk behavior in movies and series, but are not always critical
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