Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-295) and index
Media in the lives of youth -- Media effect theories -- Media and academic effects -- The medical and social benefits of media use -- Advertising, consumer behavior, and youth -- Media and stereotyping -- Media influences on obesity, body image, and eating disorders -- The role of media in alcohol, tobacco, and drug use -- Media and the sexualization and sexual socialization of youth -- Violent media part 1 : comic books, music, and video games -- Violent media part 2 : traditional screen media -- Media effects : magnitude, risk, and media literacy