The document discusses the influence of media on young adults. It notes that by age 17, young people have received over 250,000 commercial messages through media. It also discusses how media can positively influence youth through role models, but also negatively through promoting unrealistic body images and violence. Mister Rogers is quoted as saying media producers should consider how their products might influence children.

1. Media’s Influence on Young Adults Rebecca Bourne [email_address]

2. 04/28/11 LIS 201: Introduction to Information Literacy “ In this century, the mass media have come to rival parents, school, & religion as the most influential institution in children's lives.” – Media & Values Magazine “ We need desperately, I feel, a noncommercial alternative to what commercialism is trying to do to us. I'm not for censorship, but I'm certainly for self-censorship when it comes to producing or purveying products to America's children. I think that for people who make anything for children, their first thought should be: Would I want my child to see, hear or touch this? And if the answer is no, just don't make it.” – Mister Rogers

4. Ways Media Can Influence Youth 04/28/11 LIS 201: Introduction to Information Literacy

8. Influence on Body Image 04/28/11 LIS 201: Introduction to Information Literacy

11. Thank You Any Questions? 04/28/11 LIS 201: Introduction to Information Literacy