Sexual behavior is strongly influenced by culture, and television has become essential for teens. There is scientific reasoning to associate teen pregnancy with television because recent statistics found that the average teenager spends approximately three hours a day watching television (Hinckley, 2014). The findings from a scientific content analysis of a representative sample of programming from 2001-2002 indicated that sexual messages are common and typical. The analysis found that 64% of all television programs contain sexual content, 61% talked about sex, 32% previewed some sort of sexual behavior, and 15% depicted or strongly implied sexual intercourse (Kunkel, et al, 2003). The high percentage of all television programs that contain sexual content is unavoidable for teens and inevitably intertwines into their lives. Social learning theory forecasts a higher rate of sexual behavior in teens because the exposure to television characters engaging in sexual activity without experiencing consequences will lead to similar actions as portrayed. The exposure conceivably affects teen’s beliefs and norms. Television has the effect to generate illusions that promote sexual behavior because sex comes off as a daily …show more content…
All the research has been done in attempts to prevent teenage pregnancy. However, there are still lacking trends with communication in all aspects. Even though there has been a decrease in the couple decades, continual improvement is required in order to eliminate the issue of teenage pregnancy. Also, the choices made by teenagers are going to be their choices regardless- trying to influence their behaviors is the most that can be