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Author: Matthew Jafar

Reflecting Me: The Video (2023)

A video from our latest Reflecting Me project shows what leading figures from around the world have to say about the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion globally.

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Americans and Religion

Religion plays an important role in American culture, but media portrayals don’t always get it right.

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Matthew Jafar

Infographic: Reflecting Me

How do consumers around the world feel about how people like them are depicted in TV shows and movies? The...

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Research Shows That Paramount Excels at Overall Racial/Ethnic Representation in Continued Steps to Being Truly Inclusive

Paramount recently partnered with The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative to measure its inclusiveness on-screen and behind the camera.

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India’s MTV Nishedh Successfully Delivered Public Health Messages Through Entertainment

New research shows that young viewers who were aware of MTV Nishedh’s public health campaign were more likely to use contraception and be aware of safe abortion practices.

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Matthew Jafar

Watch Now: 2020 Culture+ Trends Year in Review

Our latest video takes a look back at some of the biggest trends of 2020 from the Renegade challenge to the Ratatouille TikTok Musical.

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Matthew Jafar

Watch Now: Alt Aesthetics

Our latest video takes a look at the latest niche Gen Z subcultures like dark academia and cottagecore.

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Matthew Jafar

Watch Now: Chaotic Good

Our latest video takes a look at a new messy and vulnerable wellness trend.

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In India, “Edutainment” Series MTV Nishedh Inspired a Rise in Contraceptive Usage

India’s MTV Nishedh infuses health education messages into a fictional TV series for young adults. A recent effectiveness study shows that the initiative is resulting in positive change.

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Matthew Jafar

Watch Now: Extremely Online

Our latest video looks at what happens when our addiction to digital technology meets the Covid-19 quarantine.

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Gen Z Want Careers That Reflect Their Values and Offer Opportunities to Grow

The ideal workplace for Gen Z treats its workers fairly, values collaboration, supports a good cause, and allows for creativity and growth.

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Black Americans Believe in Their Power to Create Change

Our research on Black Americans’ sentiments about their personal power.

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Matthew Jafar, Christian Kurz

As the Coronavirus Crisis Unfolds, Gen Z Always Knew They Would Face Difficult Problems

Tech-first and hyper-aware of what’s happening around the globe, today’s teens and young people believe that collective action is the best way to create change.

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Gen Z Choose Calculated Risk over Rebellion

Today’s generation of youth is cautious, always mindful of how the consequences of their behavior could affect their futures.

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Matthew Jafar

Gen Z Uses Creativity to Cope With Stress

For global teens and young adults, the online world inspires stress as well as new forms of self-expression.

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Matthew Jafar

Introducing Youth Decoded

How do young people see the world today? What are they thinking, how are they feeling and what’s informing their attitudes and perspectives?

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Matthew Jafar

In the US, Social Video Helps Young Women Navigate Each Life Stage

Our new study delves into the needs that social video serves for girls and women as they move from the teenage years into adulthood.

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Among Global Youth, Climate Change Is the Most Important Issue

Worldwide climate strikes are evidence of this generation’s belief in the power of collectivism.

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Global Young People Are Socially Aware, but Face Some Barriers to Getting Involved

New research uncovers why many don’t participate in social causes, despite their interest.

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Around the World, Young People Are Embracing Their Collective Power

Social media has offered up new role models for power, as well as more collaborative and inclusive ideas of what power can be.

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Global Attitudes on Sexual Diversity Continue to Improve, but Discrimination Remains Commonplace

Celebrity acceptance and increased media representation are key factors driving LGBT acceptance.

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Support for Marriage Equality Is Growing in Japan, and a New Lawsuit Could Help

A Valentine’s Day lawsuit to legalize same-sex marriage in Japan made international headlines. News is an especially powerful influence upon LGBT acceptance there.

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Matthew Jafar

Watch Now: Generations

A new video illustrates our key insights about Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers.

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Matthew Jafar

Most People See HIV/AIDS as an Urgent Issue, But Not Everyone Acts to Reduce Their Own Risk

For World AIDS Day, here are our latest stats on HIV/AIDS.

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Global LGBT Acceptance Continues to Rise, But Equality Remains a Long Way Off

A year after our first global study of attitudes toward LGBT people, progress continues – and discrimination persists.

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With More Caution and New Technology, Social Media Sharing Has Become More Private

The social media experience has shifted away from mass communication as consumers’ concerns about personal data mount and new platforms offer more private ways to share.

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Echoing Popular Sentiment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Legalized in Austria and Australia

Research reveals changing attitudes in two countries that legalized same-sex marriage this month.

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