Journal article
Caution, The Use of Humor May Lead to Confusion: Evaluation of a Video Podcast of the Midwest Teen Sex Show
American journal of sexuality education, Vol.5(3), pp.201-216
08/31/2010
DOI: 10.1080/15546128.2010.503857
Abstract
Web sites about sexual health lack the interactivity, humor, and "viral" nature required to attract young adults. The Midwest Teen Sex Show (
www.midwestteensexshow.com)
is an interactive, humor-based Web site that provides sexual health information to young adults. One episode from the Web site was shown to six focus groups of young women, ages 18-30. Women found it funny, but some were offended or confused. Women were unable to differentiate between facts and humor; however, women could identify the key messages. Most women reported they would think about it later, visit the Web site, and share it with friends. Web-based interventions should use humor with caution.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Caution, The Use of Humor May Lead to Confusion: Evaluation of a Video Podcast of the Midwest Teen Sex Show
- Creators
- Shelly Campo - Department of Community and Behavioral Health , University of IowaNatoshia M Askelson - Center for Health Communication and Social Marketing , University of IowaErica L Spies - Department of Community and Behavioral Health , University of IowaMary Losch - Department of Psychology , University of Northern Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of sexuality education, Vol.5(3), pp.201-216
- DOI
- 10.1080/15546128.2010.503857
- ISSN
- 1554-6128
- eISSN
- 1554-6136
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/31/2010
- Academic Unit
- Graduate College Admin and Gen; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive); Communication Studies; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984063140202771
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