Young adult books are full of swearing, BYU study says: And characters who curse are more successful, better looking | New York Daily News

[Victor Steinbok]

NYDN headline of the day:

http://goo.gl/UZYKM
Young adult books are full of swearing, BYU study says: And characters
who curse are more successful, better looking
> You may be happy that your teenager is reading. You may also be
> surprised to learn just how profane young adult literature really is.
> According to a study by Sarah Coyne, a professor of social sciences at
> Brigham Young, YA novels are rife with profanity. Not only that, but
> characters who curse are generally portrayed in a favorable light.
> And we wonder why Snooki is famous.

BYU press release here http://goo.gl/rqwVf

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