This article reviews the recent literature on uses, effects, and gratifications of media during emerging adulthood. We examine
traditional media forms, including television, films, video games, music, and books, and also newer media, such as cell phones,
social networking sites, and other Internet use. We find that emerging adults spend more time using the media than they spend
doing any other activity, with the most time being spent on the Internet and listening to music. We also find that exposure to
certain types of media content can influence both positive and negative outcomes in emerging adulthood, including, aggressive and
prosocial behavior, body image, sexual behavior, friendship quality, and academic achievement. We also show
traditional media forms, including television, films, video games, music, and books, and also newer media, such as cell phones,
social networking sites, and other Internet use. We find that emerging adults spend more time using the media than they spend
doing any other activity, with the most time being spent on the Internet and listening to music. We also find that exposure to
certain types of media content can influence both positive and negative outcomes in emerging adulthood, including, aggressive and
prosocial behavior, body image, sexual behavior, friendship quality, and academic achievement. We also show