Influence of mass media on adolescents' body image and desire for sensation

Abstract

Today's media has become a potent tool for distributing information to the general public. There have been numerous voices in society denouncing the media and its harmful effects, particularly on adolescents, even if it has had positive effects on society in many ways. The widespread use of screens in daily life and the ease with which information is now available at the touch of a button have raised worries and criticism. The goal of the current study was to comprehend how media exposure affects teen sensation seeking and body image. For this study, a qualitative research design was employed. Through interviews, it was possible to gather the adolescents' perceptions of media exposure. Both topic and content analysis were used to examine the responses. There were four main themes created. Thematic analysis reveals that for the current generation, body image has taken on significant importance. The current generation now chooses to look for sensation. Teenagers put themselves in dangerous situations or take risks for fun. The media has encouraged this mindset with its very experimental programming. The impact of media on interpersonal interactions is stronger. Samples have shown both the beneficial and harmful effects of media exposure. The study demonstrates that media has an impact on adolescents that is both beneficial and bad.