the effects of watching tv on adolescents
Yet, despite the prevalence of this view, there has been little empirical study to date of how watching sex on television influences teenagersâ sexual behavior. Two recent studies led by RAND Health behavioral scientist Rebecca Collins examined the impact of TV sex on teenagersâ sexual beliefs and activities. The results supported the view that watching shows with sexual content may influence teen sexual behavior, but also found that some viewing effects can be positive.
Primary Effects of TV Violence. The research on the effects of TV violence have been summarized by the National Institute of Mental Health (1982):  . . . violence on television does lead to aggressive behavior by children and teenagers who watch the programs. This conclusion is based on laboratory experiments and on field studies.