Citation

Hensman Kettrey H, Emery BC. Violence Against Women 2010; 16(11): 1270-1294.

Affiliation

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. heather.h.kettrey@vanderbilt.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801210387332

PMID

21097963

Abstract

This study analyzed the portrayal of dating violence in teen magazines published in the United States. Such an investigation is important because previous research indicates that dating violence is a serious problem facing adolescents, teen magazines overemphasize the importance of romantic relationships, and teens who read this genre frequently or for education/advice are especially susceptible to its messages. Results indicated that although teen magazines do frame dating violence as a cultural problem, they are much more likely to utilize an individual frame that emphasizes the victim. Results were discussed as they apply to the responsibilities of professionals working with adolescents.

Language: en