Table of Contents

Preface (Patrick Jamieson and Daniel Romer)
Introduction: Mass Media and the Socialization of Adolescents since World War II (Daniel Romer)
Part 1. The Emergence and Evolution of a Youth Culture in the Media
1: Understanding the "Jackpot Market": Media, Marketing and the Rise of the American Teenager

Bill Osgerby
2: "Still Talking about My Generation!" The Representation of Youth in Popular Music

Andy Bennett
3: Music Videos: Media of the Youth, by the Youth, for the Youth

Michael Rich
Part 2. Portrayal of Adolescents and Influential Behaviors
4: It Matters What Young People Watch: Health Risk Behaviors Portrayed in Top-Grossing Movies Since 1950

Patrick E. Jamieson, Eian More, Susan S. Lee, Peter Busse, and Daniel Romer
5: Adolescent Gender Role Portrayals in the Media: 1950 to Present
Jennifer L. Walsh and L. Monique Ward
6: Adolescent Body Image and Eating in the Media: Trends and Implications for Adolescent Health

Kristen Harrison
7: African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans in the Media: Implications for Adolescents

Carolyn A. Stroman and Jannette L. Davis
8: Adolescents and Television Violence

W. James Potter
9: Tobacco Portayals in U.S. Advertising and Entertainment Media

Timothy Dewhirst
10: The Changing Portrayal of Alcohol Use in Television Advertising

Jennifer Horner, Patrick Jamieson, and Daniel Romer
11: From Twin Beds to Sex at Your Fingertips: Teen Sexuality in Movies, Music, Television, and the Internet, 1950 to 2005

Susannah Stern and Jane D. Brown
Part 3. Evolving Forms of Media Influence
12: The Games, They are a-Changin': Technological Advancements in Video Games and Implications for Effects on Youth

James D. Ivory
13: Adolescents and the Internet

Linda A. Jackson
Part 4. Policy Implications for Health Adolescent Development
14: Policy Interventions

C. Edwin Baker
15: Conclusions

Patrick Jamieson, Amy Jordan, and Daniel Romer