Showing posts with label youth culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youth culture. Show all posts

Monday, March 9, 2009

New Study Links ‘Degrading’ Lyrics to Teen Sex

Randy Dotinga, a reporter for HealthDay News, reports on a new study that suggests some kind of link between "degrading" songs and teenage sexual activity. To read his article about the study’s findings, visit 'Degrading' Lyrics Linked to Teen Sex.


Related articles . . .
1) Exposure to Degrading Versus Nondegrading Music Lyrics and Sexual Behavior Among Youth
2) You Mean... the Lyrics DO Affect Me?

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Monday, December 1, 2008

Current State of Ethical Behavior Among American High School Students

The Josephson Institute surveyed about 30,000 students from 100 randomly selected high schools to learn about their ethical behavior. David Crary, an Associated Press National Writer, reports on the results of the survey in his article, "Students lie, cheat, steal, but say they're good." Check out Mr Crary's article to learn more about the current state of ethical behavior among American high school.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Barna Updates - A Free Source for Information and Analysis

Finding information about current trends in our culture is not difficult in our information laden environment. However, finding trustworthy information and analysis can become a challenge. One trustworthy source is The Barna Group who carefully and strategically tracks the role of faith in America.

Keeping abreast of Barna’s latest studies is easy through The Barna Update, their regular e-mail bulletin. Simply visit their sign up page, submit your email address, and they will add you to their email list. Each update contains a brief description of new research being featured on their website, and provides a web link where you can read a more in-depth article on their findings. A recent e-mail bulletin featured Barna’s finds on how Young Adults and Liberals Struggle with Morality.

The Barna Update is free, and has no strings attached. Subscribed today and stay abreast of timely information relating to issues affecting the spiritual landscape of our nation.