Manganello, J. A. , 2004-05-27 "Teens, Dating Violence and Media Effects: A Conceptual Model and Agenda for Future Research" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans Sheraton, New Orleans, LA Online <.PDF>. 2009-12-01 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p112940_index.html.
Teen, Dating Violence, and Media Effects: A Conceptual Model and Agenda for Future Research
by Jennifer Manganello
Manganello is researching whether or not media plays a part of influencing young men and women to participate in teen dating violence. She reviewed studies and the outcome showed that of boys and girls in grade 8 through grade 12 there were large percentages of abuse reported. The number of reported dating aggression was about equal amongst both sexes. However, adult dating violence is characterized by more women victims than men. Research also said that men were likely to laugh or shake off violent attacks while women were more likely to fight back. Manganello said that about 15% of high school students have reported sexual abuse (about the same number of male and female reports). As the paper goes on, she writes of the risk factors that can contribute to becoming involved in dating violence. In teen dating violence, jealousy is often the main reason violent acts have occurred. Teens themselves often recognize that media has an influence over their behavior as well (ie: images in pornography, scenes in movies, etc.). Ultimately, her conclusion is that the media can play a negative influence on teen behavior and could likely be a cause for why people participate in violence in relationships. She also says, in retrospect, that the media could be used as a tool to inform people about the physical and emotional harm that teen dating violence can cause for people later in their lives.
-A. Merchant
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