A near majority of those surveyed felt that romance in media is overused (44.3%).

Respondents closely reflected the US Census in terms of race and gender.

The survey was supported by the collection of Funders for Adolescent Science Translation.

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Adolescents also are looking to see themselves represented on screen.

Adolescents also desire authenticity in the movies and shows they watch.

Asked to name the most authentic media platform, adolescents overwhelmingly chose TikTok.

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