The Villain as Reference Idol: Selection Frequencies and Salient Attributes among New Zealand Teenagers.

Melnick, Merrill J.; Jackson, Steven J.

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ERIC Number: EJ585263

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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The Villain as Reference Idol: Selection Frequencies and Salient Attributes among New Zealand Teenagers.

Melnick, Merrill J.; Jackson, Steven J.

Adolescence, v33 n131 p543-54 Fall 1998

Teenagers responded to a questionnaire about their villains; 917 villains from all walks of life were selected. Nine times more male than female figures were selected. The naming of a villain was unrelated to demographic variables. Reasons for dislike and influence of figures as avoidance role models are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Antisocial Behavior, High School Students, High Schools, Role Models, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand

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