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16 and Pregnant: The Themes and Portrayals of Teen Pregnancy
| dc.contributor.advisor | Barnett, Barbara | |
| dc.contributor.author | Thomas, Laura Ann | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2012-10-27T11:10:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2012-10-27T11:10:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-05-31 | |
| dc.date.submitted | 2012 | |
| dc.identifier.other | http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12186 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10228 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Numerous studies show that television is a teaching tool and gives us insight into the human experience. This study identifies the narrative themes about and portrayals of teen pregnancy on the MTV reality television show 16 and Pregnant. These themes and portrayals may influence the viewers' worldview and concept of teen pregnancy. Through a qualitative approach, each episode was analyzed for this content. It was found that teen pregnancy is displayed as taboo, negative and unfortunate in 16 and Pregnant. The themes present in the show were blame, conflict, and loss. | |
| dc.format.extent | 63 pages | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Kansas | |
| dc.rights | This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author. | |
| dc.subject | Journalism | |
| dc.subject | Portrayal | |
| dc.subject | Social learning theory | |
| dc.subject | Stereotypes | |
| dc.subject | Teen pregnancy | |
| dc.subject | Themes | |
| dc.title | 16 and Pregnant: The Themes and Portrayals of Teen Pregnancy | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.contributor.cmtemember | Bobkowski, Piotr | |
| dc.contributor.cmtemember | Tsung Lee, Tien | |
| dc.thesis.degreeDiscipline | Journalism | |
| dc.thesis.degreeLevel | M.S. | |
| kusw.oastatus | na | |
| kusw.oapolicy | This item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria. | |
| dc.rights.accessrights | openAccess |
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