Then, does 16 and pregnant discourage teenage pregnancy?
The study, released Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research, says "16 and Pregnant" ultimately led to a 5.7% reduction in teen births in the 18 months after its premiere on TV.
Also Know, how does social media affect teenage pregnancy? The study found that: Teens who watch a lot of television with sexual content are more likely to initiate sexual intercourse in the following year and that frequent exposure to TV sexual content was associated with a significantly greater likelihood of teen pregnancy in the three years following exposure.
Considering this, how has 16 and pregnant affected society?
We find that 16 and Pregnant led to more searches and tweets regarding birth control and abortion, and ultimately led to a 5.7 percent reduction in teen births in the 18 months following its introduction. This accounts for around one-third of the overall decline in teen births in the United States during that period.
Why is 16 and pregnant a show?
The MTV series "16 and Pregnant," which follows the life of 16-year-old girls during their pregnancy and after they have their babies, is intended to decrease teen pregnancy. "It could be that teens who are already curious about pregnancy are drawn to the show."
