The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, a... more The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, and policy makers alike. This study examines the types, frequency, and usage of profanity in movies directed at and featuring teenagers. A review of relevant literature explores the nature, use, and psychology of profanity, its potential social effects, and its prevalence in the media. A content analysis was conducted of the ninety top���grossing domestic teen films in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (thirty from each decade) in the US ...
The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, a... more The exposure of children to profanity continues to be a concern for parents, media researchers, and policy makers alike. This study examines the types, frequency, and usage of profanity in movies directed at and featuring teenagers. A review of relevant literature explores the nature, use, and psychology of profanity, its potential social effects, and its prevalence in the media. A content analysis was conducted of the ninety top���grossing domestic teen films in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (thirty from each decade) in the US ...
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