Author(s)

Sonya Thomas

Affiliation(s)

Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK.

Corresponding Author

Sonya Thomas

ABSTRACT

In the Internet+ environment, mass media continues to have a significant impact on young people's values, worldview, and outlook on life. What impact will the mass media have on the psychology and behavior of young people? We conducted a survey on this through questionnaires and online surveys. After rigorous analysis of the methods and the data obtained, it can be concluded that without correct guidance, mass media will bring more negative effects. Therefore, this article mainly analyzes the impact of mass media on the behavior and psychology of young people. and hopes to lead young people to view mass media correctly and benefit from it.

KEYWORDS

Mass media; Influence; Young People; Survey

CITE THIS PAPER

Sonya Thomas. An investigation into the influence of mass media on the psychology and behavior of teenagers. World Journal of Educational Studies. 2024, 2(2): 12-14. DOI: 10.61784/wjesv2n259.

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