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  2. Social media and the effects on American adolescents

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    Social media can give people a sense of belonging which can lead to an increase in identity development. Adolescents that post pictures on social media can look back on their memories, and their positive emotions can be related to a sense of their true identity. [4] Additionally, social media can provide a way to communicate with friends and ...

  3. Disability in the media - Wikipedia

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    The "Little People are Surreal" trope often plays on the use of dwarfism to enhance the fantasy aspect of the movie's universe. Examples of this include the character Tattoo on the television series Fantasy Island ; a recurring use of a dwarf as a motif in American film director David Lynch 's works, such as Mulholland Drive ; and a dwarf actor ...

  4. Media portrayal of LGBTQ people - Wikipedia

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    e. Historically, the portrayal of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in media has been largely negative if not altogether absent, reflecting a general cultural intolerance of LGBTQ individuals; however, from the 1990s to present day, there has been an increase in the positive depictions of LGBTQ people, issues, and ...

  5. Parasocial interaction - Wikipedia

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    Parasocial interaction was first described from the perspective of media and communication studies.In 1956, Horton and Wohl explored the different interactions between mass media users and media figures and determined the existence of a parasocial relationship (PSR), where the user acts as though they are involved in a typical social relationship. [1]

  6. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    Lists. v. t. e. The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1]

  7. Effects of pornography - Wikipedia

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    Cognitive effects. A more extreme case of pornography use could even result in impaired decision making. In some other cases, extreme levels of consumption could result in sexual bias, in which an individual would respond more greatly if there is an active presence of sexual stimuli. [27]

  8. Criticism of the Walt Disney Company - Wikipedia

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    In particular, the Walt Disney Studios has been criticized for including stereotypical portrayal of non-white characters, sexism, and alleged plagiarism. Several of Disney's business ventures, which include television networks, theme parks, and product lines, have also sparked controversy amongst groups of consumers and media outlets.

  9. List of films about mental disorders - Wikipedia

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    Folie à deux (shared psychotic disorder) Dead Ringers – 1988 – characters of Beverly and Elliot Mantle played by Jeremy Irons [23] Bug (2006) – characters of Agnes White played by Ashley Judd and Peter Evans played by Michael Shannon [24][25] Joker: Folie à Deux – 2024 – characters of The Joker and Harley Quinn, played by Joaquin ...