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Dr. Yalda T. Uhls and the Center for Scholars & Storytellers are regularly featured in leading media outlets for insights on youth development, media impact, and the future of storytelling.

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Kidscreen

4 ways teens want to see inclusivity on screen
USA Today

Netflix debuts new 'Playground' app with games for preschoolers
SheKnows

Teens Want Less ‘Stoic’ Men and More Male Vulnerability in Their Movies and TV Shows: Survey
Kidscreen

Boys want more positive masculinity. Here’s what that looks like.
The Hollywood Reporter

Gens Z and Alpha Don’t Want to See That Rambo Bulls**t Onscreen
Deadline

Teens Are Over Superheroes, Want To See More “Connected Masculinity” Onscreen, Says Survey
Screen Rant

Gen Z Is Rejecting A Hollywood Trend That's Been Plaguing Movies Since The Birth Of Cinema
UCLA Newsroom

Gen Z and Gen Alpha want to see caring, affectionate dads and vulnerable men in movies and TV
Parenting Patch

Gen Alpha and Gen Z: Evolving Masculinity
CBR

Gen Z Is Fighting Back Against 1 of Hollywood Movies' Worst Trends, Says New Study
Good Housekeeping

The No. 1 Emotional Need Kids Have Isn't Acceptance or Adoration—It’s This.
Variety

Gen Alpha Consumers Value Safety and Kindness Over Fame and Popularity, UCLA Study Finds
LA Times

Young people are watching movies and shows, but want relatable content
Rolling Stone

Gen Z Not Interested in Sex, Romance, or Love Triangles in Movies or TV, Study Suggests
UCLA Newsroom

Partnering with tech to help adolescents thrive: Q&A with Yalda Uhls
Forbes

Teens Want Friendship In Stories, Preferably On YouTube
Variety

Gen Z Wants More Animation and Less Sex Onscreen, According to Teens & Screens Survey