Teenage Pregnancy and the Media

There is considerable controversy over whether mass media will affect teenage pregnancies. Studies conducted by RAND showed that if young people see similar sexual behavior in the media, they are twice as likely to engage in sex or sex. Many objects in the media involving sexually targeted adolescents. In realistic television programs and teenage dramas, it is common to draw "cool kids" as people who have sex (Chandra). Teenagers today are heavily influenced by what they see on the media, which can change their behavior and choices.

Teen pregnancies in the media affect young girls by showing that young children are accepted. Media stated that teenage girls are pregnant and that ordinary pregnant girls are known for their problems (Lewis, 2013). TV shows like "16 years old and pregnant" show how teenagers cope with "problems" and continue their lives. The content of the contact through written and digital media may stimulate teenage pregnancies by promoting a relaxed attitude towards abstinence and using various preventive methods. Oral contraceptives In other words, the idea of ​​low sexual risk was born (Brown et al. 2008). In this era, we must consider that each incident or situation is a potential learning experience. Each show on TV and all the magazines to be read send messages to viewers. The thing to be afraid is that I do not think that teenagers are affected by the media (Werner - Wilson et al.

The South African CSG and teen pregnancy problems have caused a lot of controversy, and the media has strengthened the idea that teen pregnancies are getting CSG. In a general view CSG has brought unlawful incentives to teen pregnancies and ongoing expenditure on personal items (Macleod, 2006). In response to strong media protests, the Ministry of Social Development (DSD) asked investigation on this issue in 2006. In this study it is concluded that there is no direct relationship between CSG and teen pregnancy (Kesho Consulting, 2006). Other studies by Makiwane and Udjo (2006) concluded that there was no evidence that CSG would result in a welfare-dependent increase in South Africa. In addition, the termination of pregnancy rate increased during delivery of CSG (Macleod, 2009).