Extensive exposure to graphic abuse and violence in media can lead to several documented psychological effects:
: A common "bad-boy" trope often frames abusive or manipulative actions as romantic gestures, which can mislead teens into accepting dangerous behaviors in their own relationships.
: Many teen dramas, such as Euphoria , have been critiqued for promoting a "reckless stereotype" of teenagers through graphic portrayals of drug use, violence, and sexual abuse.