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A recent study in the USA, The effectiveness of the motion picture association of America's rating system in screening explicit violence and sex in top-ranked movies from 1950 to 2006, has revealed that the Motion Picture Association of America’s rating system does not reflect the level of violence and sexual imagery contained in a film. [...]
A review recently undertaken by psychology Professor Ed Diener of the University of Illinois in America, has reported that people with a more relaxed disposition and who see their cup as 'half full' rather than half empty, are more likely to live longer, happier and less stressed lives. The review of more than 160 studies [...]
30% of young people are self absorbed How parents can spot a self absorbed teen (teen narcissistic personality disorder) • Fantasies about having exceptional success, attractiveness or power • Expectations of special treatment • Over-emphasis on achievements and exaggeration of one's skills • Exploits other people • Need for constant praise and validation • Does not consider others' feelings • Belief that [...]
It is estimated that 25% of school children suffer at the hands of some kind of bullying to the degree that it affects their mental health and wellbeing. Friday 18 March marked Australia’s first annual community awareness campaign to address bullying. This national initiative puts the spotlight on bystander behaviour. Bullying is not just a [...]
Here are some tips from the National Sleep Foundation on how to make sure a young person gets enough good quality sleep. Set and stick to a sleep schedule. Try to get your teenager to go to bed and wake up at the same times each day. Expose them to bright light in the morning [...]
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently released its 2011 Sleep in America Poll, Exploring Connections with Communications Technology use and Sleep. The poll found that many teenagers from Generation Z (13 to 18 year olds) are using some type of electronic device like a television, computer, video game or mobile phone in the bedroom during [...]
A survey of 16-17 year old WA school students found: 43.3% reported ‘One of the main reasons I drink is to get drunk’. 66.3% reported ‘It is ok to get drunk occasionally’. 50.1% reported ‘Drinking is the best way of relaxing’.* During the time it took to conduct the above survey in WA schools, 46,957 [...]
A number of concerned organisations and experts have come together to hold a forum called Right2childhood to examine the convergence of sex, violence, media, commerce and popular culture. It explores the impact on our children and what we can do about it. When: 9am-5pm, Friday, April 29, 2011 Where: Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney CBD Many child development [...]
225% increase in oral cancer cases in the USA since 1974 50% of sexually active Americans will get HPV at some point* Research in the USA has found that in America oral cancer due to the human papillomaviruses (HPV) infection is now more common than oral cancer from tobacco use. Maura Gillison of Ohio State University [...]
Seminar - Scared, sleepless and hostile: Children, violent/frightening media and public policy The Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) (Incorp. Young Media Australia) promotes healthy choices and stronger voices in children’s media. They are sponsoring this very important seminar which includes 3 international and 4 Australian researchers. Speakers including John P Murray, Douglas [...]
