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Media Influence On Risky Driving Behaviors Among Adolescents And Emerging Adults, Kelly Silberman
Media Influence On Risky Driving Behaviors Among Adolescents And Emerging Adults, Kelly Silberman
HIM 1990-2015
Within the last few decades there has been an abundant increase in the amount of violent video games and movies shown within the media. Many of these violent videogames and movies include reckless driving behaviors or certain car scenarios that engross the viewer into wishing to imitate the actions they see on the screen. With that being said, majority of these viewers are adolescents or emerging adults who are beginning to drive and are prone to replicating what they see as adequate driving behaviors. The intent of this thesis is to indicate whether or not the amount of risky driving …