Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

Published On Oct 24, 2024, 9:00 AM

A recent study from UCLA reveals that young audiences (ages 10 to 24) prefer content focused on platonic relationships over romance and explicit sexual content, with 63.5% expressing this desire, up from 51.5% in the previous year. This sentiment contrasts with the popularity of currently trending shows and movies that heavily feature romantic and sexual themes. The study indicates a discrepancy between what young people say they want and what they actually watch. Adolescents are also frustrated with being influenced by social media figures in their viewing choices. The researchers aim to provide better insights to filmmakers about youth preferences.