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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008;162(2):169-175.
Jump to full article: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 2008-02-06
Author: Brian A. Primack, EdM, MD; Madeline A. Dalton, PhD; Mary V. Carroll, BA; Aaron A. Agarwal, BS; Michael J. Fine, MSc, MD
Intro: Conclusions The average adolescent is exposed to approximately 84 references to explicit substance use daily in popular songs, and this exposure varies widely by musical genre. The substance use depicted in popular music is frequently motivated by peer acceptance and sex, and it has highly positive associations and consequences.
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In summary, children and adolescents are heavily exposed to substance use in popular music, and this exposure varies widely by genre. Substance use in music is frequently motivated by peer acceptance and sex, and it has highly positive associations and consequences. Research is needed to (1) determine the potency of exposure to substance use messages in music in adolescents and (2) determine the effects of various types of substance abuse messages, such as those with certain associations and consequences. If future studies determine an impact, we will need to consider the potential for media literacy and other educational interventions to reduce the impact of these messages on adolescent substance use.
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