Research Topic

For my research paper, I will be writing about how television shows such as Teen Mom, 16 & Pregnant, and Secret Life of an American Teenager have an influence on young teens. People frown upon teen pregnancy, so why are these shows so popular? I am curious to see if shows such as these have an actual affect on the people who are watching them. I will be using episodes of the shows as my primary sources, along with posts from their Twitter profiles. My ideal audience will include young teenagers, along with parents of teenagers.