Effects Debate

Misfits
1) Should images in your case study be censured - if so why?
I don't feel that images in Misfits should be censured because a lot of it are things that would never happen in real life. The teenagers have superpowers so are under unsual circumstances which no one in real life can relate to. However, lots of their actions may be influential, such as killing or harming people to avoid getting in trouble, though it is very unlikely that anyone would follow their actions.

2) If you think your case study can have a negative effect on collective groups, could it have a positive effect?
I think it could have a positive effect on people because it has many aspects that may be helpful to people in real life. Nathan has troubles with his father but they soon forgive each other and forget the past. This could be useful for children who have fallen our with one or both of their parents. Another positive effect is discrediting drug use. When the Misfits take the drugs at the party, they have a negative effect on their superpowers and cause a lot of trouble for them. While this obviously won't happen in real life, it does give a negative representation of drugs which is useful for preventing drug use.

3) Do you agree that your case study could influence/change someones behaviour?

I agree that Misfits could help to change someones behaviour. Simon starts off as the quiet one who is not very social. As the story progresses, Simon starts to engage in conversations and becomes a better person. This could have an effect on teenagers who are nervous by showing them that good things can happen if they become a bit more social. As said earlier, it could also help broken families by encouraging people to forget the troubles they have and start talking again.