Research on adolescents' use of sexual media has been dominated by a variable-oriented perspective, focusing on incremental effects of media exposure on sexual behavior. The present investigation examines the ways in which adolescents select and organize their television viewing. This study used cluster analysis to identify, validate, and describe…

Interest in television signal-blocking technology (the V-chip) demonstrates that the American people are disgusted with television that they cannot sit down to watch with their children. The broadcast industry must recognize the V-chip as a symbol of discontent and produce television that corresponds to public values. (SLD)

The influence of television pervades American society to the extent that it seriously interferes with the development of desirable attitudes towards sexuality, nutrition, exercise, nonviolence, and general human wellness. (LH)