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The average viewer in a year is exposed to 14,000 instances of some sort of sexual activity during daytime television broadcasts alone. This book reflects current research findings and analyses of mass media (especially television) products and their impact on adolescent attitudes and behavior.There are 227 entries in four areas: sex-role portrayals; sexual curricula and adolescent media use; adolescents' attitudes and values; and contraception, pregnancy and health values. The directory lists 58 organizations that provide counseling and information services to adolescents.