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May 28, 2024 · We spoke to a child psychologist about whether Love Island is suitable viewing for teenagers, and her views might surprise you - we share tips for parents of teens tuning in.
Aug 9, 2022 · Despite the show’s repeated, and criticised, representation of normative heterosexuality as well as slim and able-bodied contestants, the series acts as a catalyst for discussion amongst young...
Jun 5, 2019 · We asked a group of young people to share their tips on how you can look after your mental health while watching shows like Love Island. Here are six things that Laura, Honor, Michaela and Maya want you to remember.
Aug 1, 2018 · And a survey carried out by BBC 5 Live has revealed this may have had a palpable impact in self-esteem, particularly among younger viewers. ITV2. The research quizzed 2,000 British adults on...
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- It Give Us Perspective on Our Own Previous Relationships
- You Can See Multiple Examples of Gaslighting
- Feminists and Love Island Do Mix
- It’S Watching ‘The Patriarchy in Action’
“I think it really shines a light on what is not ok in relationships,” says writer and pop culture commentator Bolu Babalola. “When we're in relationships we're blinded by affection and love and it can really cloud our judgement, but when your role as an audience member is to actually judge if these relationships are real or not, you begin to see t...
“A lot of young people who may have been confused about gaslighting before have really seen it happen this season; [there’s been] a lot of really twisted, manipulative behaviour,” says writer and campaigner Scarlett Curtis. “It’s amazing for people to see that happen and be able to identify it when it happens to them. Michael behaved awfully to Amb...
“I have an insane WhatsApp group with about 60 feminists in, a lot of whom are men,” says Scarlett. “It would not be the same show if you didn’t discuss it. "We go very deep, there’s a lot of sharing our own stories of similar things that have happened to us. There’s also a lot of feminist theory, picking apart the toxic masculinity… and yesterday ...
“I talk about feminism all day every day and it’s very rare that you get to see it happening in real time. I truly believe that watching Love Island is watching the patriarchy in action,” says Scarlett. Amika George adds: “Love Island is giving boys and our dads the opportunity to see these issues on our TV and want to do something about them, and ...
Jul 13, 2022 · Love Island is a major part of our modern culture. It can’t just be turned off and ignored. Instead, suggests psychologist Cathy Press, you can use the show for good – by using it to have...
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Jul 10, 2021 · Love Island’s primary audience is the 16-34 age demographic, with a study by YouGov in 2019 finding around 43 per cent of Love Island viewers are under 30, but despite their young age, they have...
