social media : teen mental health


Goal:  To explore media effects research that examines the potential positive impact of media consumption.

1.  Read the “Media Literacy Case Study” on pages 450-451 in your textbook for an overview of the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why”

2.  Read this research report from the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA:  Teen Mental Health Report.pdf

3.  Write a 500 – 750 word response to this research in which you:

  • Describe what you thought was the most interesting finding from the study.
  • Discuss any criticisms you have of their research/findings
  • Elaborate on what other questions this group could attempt to answer in future research on media, teens and mental health.