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Caution, The Use Of Humor May Lead To Confusion: Evaluation Of A Video Podcast Of The Midwest Teen Sex Show

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Humor, Internet, Sexuality education

Journal/Book/Conference Title

American Journal of Sexuality Education

Volume

5

Issue

3

First Page

201

Last Page

216

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. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Department

Department of Psychology

Original Publication Date

9-6-2010

DOI of published version

10.1080/15546128.2010.503857

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