Much of what goes on in entertainment (movies and TV) is a reflection of what goes on in the news; the media echo messages young people hear at school - in particular, themes of violence and sex are constantly reinforced" - John Merrow, 1999. ... By promoting various aspects of social reality, media also influence individuals' judgments about how to deal with important social problems (Iyengar, 1991). ... Some variables affecting the behavior of individuals are "the social groups, subcultures and social institutions that provide perceivers with stable norms, values and motives" (Turner e...

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