Here is a list of recently published studies on children, media, and health which explore a range of topics:
Elm, M. ( 2009). Exploring and negotiating femininity: Young women's creation of style in a Swedish Internet community. Young, 17(3), 241-264.
- This study looks at how teenage girls use their production of style in their identity work in the Swedish Internet community, Lunarstorm.
Fujioka, Y., Ryan, E., Agle, M., Legaspi, M., & Toohey, R. (2009). The Role of racial identity in responses to thin media ideals differences between white and black college women. Communication Research, 36(4), 451-474.
- This study examines the racial differences in perception of thin media images and its relation to personal importance of thinness and fear of fat.
Grassi, A., Gaggioli, A. & Riva, G. (2009). The green valley: The use of mobile narratives for reducing stress in commuters. Cyberpsychol Behav. 12(2), 155-61.
- This study tests the effectiveness of mobile phone usage can enhance relaxation and reduce anxiety in a sample of college student commuters.
Mathers, M., Canterford, L., Olds, T., Hesketh, K., Ridley, K., & Wake, M. (2009). Electronic media use and adolescent health and well-being: Cross-sectional community study. Acad Pediatr. Available online July 8.
- This study aims to describe time adolescents spend using electronic media (television, computer, video games, and telephone); and to examine associations between self-reported health/well-being and daily time spent using electronic media overall and each type of electronic media.
Quintanilla-Dieck, M., Artunduaga, M. & Eavey, R. (2009). Intentional exposure to loud music: The second MTV.com survey reveals an opportunity to educate. The Journal of Pediatrics, Available online July 13.
- This study is a repeat hearing-loss survey with Music Television (MTV) to compare awareness and behavior trends regarding hearing loss.
Use the free CMCH Database of Research to find other studies on children, media, and health.
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