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van Hoof, Jons, Marleke van Noodenburg, and Menno de Jong. "Happy Hours and Other Alcohol Discounts in Cafés: Prevalence and Effects on Underage Adolescents." Journal of Public Health Policy. Vol 29 Issue 3 (2008): p 340-352, 13p, 3. EbscoHost. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. This article talks about adolescents attitude and behavior towards the marketing of alcohol. Instead of marketing through television its in everyday life. When alcohol discounts are viewed adolescents are more likely to drink and drink a lot more.

American Medical Association. "Harmful Consequences of Alcohol Use on the Brains of Children, Adolescents, and College Students." American Medical Association. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. This article by the American Medical Association talks about how television exposure has harmful effects on children and adolescents, when it comes to underage drinking. The exposure of young children, adolescents, and college students to television that had alcohol in it increases the chances of underage drinking. The damaging effects on the brains of alcohol on this age groups brains can be permanent. Television ads make drinking alcohol seem like the normal thing to do so they think its okay to do. These alcohol companies have mascots, other characters, and even slogans geared toward people who are underage.

Considine David M. "Media Literacy and Adolescents: Teenagers & Screenagers." ced.appstate.edu. The Journal of Adolescent Health. Aug 2000. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. This article talks about the relationship of adolescents and the media they view. In the past media towards teenagers was geared toward wholesome images. Today more teens are exposed to media that involves drugs, drinking, and sec.

Anderson, Peter, et al. "Impact of Alcohol Advertising and Media Exposure on Adolescent Alcohol Use: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies." Alcohol & Alcoholism. Vol. 44 (2009): Issue 3, p. 229-243. EBSCOhost. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. This article looks into the impact that media has on teens to drink. The study was preformed on adolescents under 18. They concluded that media exposure of alcohol increases the likelihood adolescents will drink.

Ellickson, Phyllis L., et. al. "Does alcohol advertising promote adolescent drinking? Results from a longitudinal assessment." Addiction. Vol. 100 (2005): Issue 2, p. 235 - 246. EBSCOhost. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. This article looked at the relationship between adolescents and alcohol advertisements. There are many forms of alcohol advertising including at sporting events and on television. The advertisements affected the different age groups of teens different. Alcohol advertisement has an impact on the development of adolescents.

Collins, Rebecca L. Ph.D., ect al. "Early Adolescent Exposure to Alcohol and its Relationship to Underage Drinking." jahonline.org. Journal od Adolescent Health. 13 Apr. 2007. Web. 16 Nov 2010. This is an article about a a study done on exposure to alcohol and its effects on teens. It is linked to many dangers including drunk driving, sexually transmitted diseases, suicide, and disabilities. With the amount of advertisements for alcohol through television, magazines, radio, and many others teens are being influenced to drink.

Searle, Nancy, Martha Askins, and Archie W. Bleyer. "Homebound schooling is the least favorable option for continued education of adolescent cancer patients: A preliminary report." Medical and Pediatric Oncology 40 (2003) n. page. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. This article talks about the eduation of adolescent education after being diagnosed with cancer. It compairs those is hospitals, homeschools, and community schools. Focusing on the fact that homeschooling is not the opperate form of education for students. In the sense ofnot only the childs formal education but also social development.

Boden, Joseph M., David M. Fergusson, and L. John Horwood. "Experience of Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Abortion in Adolescence and Early Adulthood." Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal 33.12 (2009): 870-876. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. The study looks at how child sexual abuse can tie in with adolescent abortions to influence adulthood. The study that was done was a 25-year study of the heath, development and adjustment of 1,265 New Zealand children. Studies showed that if higher rates of abuse were shown, then high rates of pregnancy and abortion developed.

Boden, Joseph M., David M. Fergusson, and L. John Horwood. "Experience of Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Abortion in Adolescence and Early Adulthood." Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal 33.12 (2009): 870-876. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. The study looks at how child sexual abuse can tie in with adolescent abortions to influence adulthood. The study that was done was a 25-year study of the heath, development and adjustment of 1,265 New Zealand children. Studies showed that if higher rates of abuse were shown, then high rates of pregnancy and abortion developed.

Tyler, Kimberly A., Katherine A. Johnson, and Douglas A. Brownridge. "A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Child Maltreatment on Later Outcomes among High-Risk Adolescents." Journal of Youth and Adolescence 37.5 (2008): 506-521. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. A sample was taken from 360 students that examined the effects of childhood abuse, parenting and well-being through running away and school involvement. Results showed that parenting had a direct involvement with school engagement, running away and well-being. Neglect during childhood was related to abuse while sexual abuse and living in a disadvantaged neighborhood were left with worse well-being. Running away was definately associated with participation in violent activities. Gender also moderated the relationship with running away and abuse in favor of females.

Boden, Joseph M., David M. Fergusson, and L. John Horwood. "Experience of Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Abortion in Adolescence and Early Adulthood." Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal 33.12 (2009): 870-876. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. The study looks at how child sexual abuse can tie in with adolescent abortions to influence adulthood. The study that was done was a 25-year study of the heath, development and adjustment of 1,265 New Zealand children. Studies showed that if higher rates of abuse were shown, then high rates of pregnancy and abortion developed.

Landt, Susan M. "Multicultural literature and young adolescents: A kaleidoscope of opportunity." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 49.8 (2006): 690-697. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. In this article, Susan Landt focuses on the importance of integrating multicultural literature into studies, especially at the adolescent level. Introducing multicultural literature into the classroom is necessary in providing a wider view that opens students to insights of other cultures. Landt claims that if multicultural literature were an integrated part of education teachers wouldn't be struggling to incorporate diversity and multicultural education in their classes. Several important reasons for this assimilation is to acknowledge the many cultures and their contributions to the world. It also helps to bring children into contact with other cultures and helps them to develop awareness at an early age, which will encourage respect for all peoples.

Tyler, Kimberly A., Katherine A. Johnson, and Douglas A. Brownridge. "A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Child Maltreatment on Later Outcomes among High-Risk Adolescents." Journal of Youth and Adolescence 37.5 (2008): 506-521. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. A sample was taken from 360 students that examined the effects of childhood abuse, parenting and well-being through running away and school involvement. Results showed that parenting had a direct involvement with school engagement, running away and well-being. Neglect during childhood was related to abuse while sexual abuse and living in a disadvantaged neighborhood were left with worse well-being. Running away was definately associated with participation in violent activities. Gender also moderated the relationship with running away and abuse in favor of females.

Austin, Enca Weintraub, Meng-Jin Chen, and Joel W. Grube. "How Does Alcohol Advertising Influence Underage Drinking? The Role of Desirability, Identification, and Skepticism." jahonline.org. Journal of Adolescent Health. 30 aug. 2005. Wed. 16 Nov. 2010. This article discusses how media can be persuasive towards young adults. Media for alcohol can led to the wrong idea for theses teens. Media effects teens beliefs of alcohol by making drinking look desired. Teens are also more likely to copy their favorite or a cool character who is drinking alcohol. Media does affect the decision making process for children and teens.

Songlee, Dalhee, Susan P. Miller, Tincani Matt, Nancy M. Sileo, and Peggy G. Perkins. "Effects of Test-Taking Strategy Instruction on High-Functioning Adolescents..." EBSCOhost. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.\n\n- This site is about an experiment. Baiscally, Autistic students were attempted to be taught a new test-taking method. The children stayed after school and were monitered while taught using proven strategies. They were then given tests and observed. The children proved that Autistic children can indeed pick up new methods of learning when properly taught. Find the link on EBSCOhost summary page.\n\nTHIS SOURCE IS SCHOLARLY.

King III, Charles, Michael Siegel, David H. Jernigan, Laura Wulach, Craig Ross, Karen Dixon, and Joshua Ostroff. "Adolescent Exposure to Alcohol Advertising in Magazines: An Evaluation of Advertising Placement in Relation to Underage Youth Readership." Journal of Adolescent Health 45.6 (2009): 626-33. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. In this study, it was proposed that the alcoholic drinks that are most often consumed by minors, are often put in magazines as advertisements that underage men and women are most likely to read. The study took place between 2002-06 and the results were not friendly. It was obvious after the study concluded, alcoholic drinks popular to minors were frequently put in the magazines with higher youth readership. Alcohol companies are focusing their ads to seek out the younger crowd through the popular magazines they choose to read. Although just an abstract, it will make a good reference on studies that have gained valuable research.

This article describes how movies and commercials including alcohol impact adolescents to drink. The study was to expose some people to the media and compare the results to the people not exposed. On average those teens exposed drank more alcohol than those not exposed.

Zambo, Debby M. "Using Visual Literacy to Help Adolescents Understand How Images Influence Their Lives." Teaching Exceptional Children 41.6 (2009): 60-67. Communication & Mass Media Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. Children all over the world are greatly effected by the media because they are still learning who they are. The media images they see make them believe that is who they should be and who they should be around. This is not always the most ideal person for a young child to aspire to be. These images effect children and even-more-so effect children with disabilities who have an even harder time fitting in with other children and accepting themselves. These images show them what they are suppose to be like and who their friends should be and this is why media literacy is so important.

Shim, Soyeon, et al. "Financial Socialization of First-year College Students: The Roles of Parents, Work, and Education." Journal of Youth & Adolescence 39.12 (2010): 1457-1470. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. This article is based on first year college students regarding financial literacy. This study tested over two thousand students on their financial behaviors, financial tendencies, and financial knowledge. The study showed that students who had grown up with parents with good financial tendencies, also showed these strong tendencies. The study also said that when the students tested had developed good techniques at a young age, they were more then likely to have good techniques as adults. Lastly, the study confirmed that it takes a combination of financial literacy, financial behavior, and financial knowledge together in order to achieve a set of strong techniques.

Zeigler, Donald W., Claire C. Wang. "The Neurocognitive Effects of Alcohol on Adolescents and College Students." Journal of Preventive Medicine 40 (2005): 23-32. OhioLink. Web. 8 Nov. 2010. This article is about the cognitive effects high-risk drinking has on college students. It explains how underage alcohol use is connected to brain damage and neurocognitive deficits, with implications for learning and intellectual development.