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Peer reviewedLarson, Reed – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1995
The functions of solitary media use in the daily emotional lives of adolescents are discussed, suggesting that solitary television watching and music listening give adolescents an opportunity to explore and cultivate a newly discovered private self. Solitary media experiences provide an important context for dealing with stress and negative…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Developmental Stages
