Matthis Morgenstern
Biographic Data
| ID | 6109435 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Matthis Morgenstern |
| GIVEN NAMES | Matthis |
| FAMILY NAME | Morgenstern |
| SIGNATURE | MORGENSTERN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute for Therapy and Health Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0779-4424 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Depictions of Nicotine and Cannabis in Popular US and German Hip-Hop/Rap Music Videos
Introduction The depiction of substance use in popular music videos is a potential risk factor for consumption among children and adolescents. This study tested whether German and US hip-hop/rap videos differ in nicotine and cannabis content.Methods The sample included all German- and English-language videos from the 2024 YouTube Top 100 charts (n = 1,160). Videos were categorized by genre (hip-hop/rap vs. other) and by substance content (nicotin…
Effectiveness of Mental Health Promotion in Primary Schools
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the mental health promotion program MindMatters in primary schools. METHODS: A cluster randomized controlled trial (2021-2023) included 37 German primary schools (18 intervention, 19 control). Pupils in grades 1-3 (ages 6-9) and their teachers were surveyed before and after implementation. Data from 2896 pupils were analyzed, covering mental health (SDQ), social-emotional and academic skills, …
Reliability and validity of the self-report version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in primary school children
This study examined the new self-report version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-S), SDQ-Kids, in primary school children regarding internal consistency, teacher-child agreement, and validity. Data from 2,655 children in Grades 1 to 3 and their teachers were analyzed. Children completed SDQ-Kids, previously piloted ( n = 896), while teachers completed SDQ-T. Reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha, and logistic regress…
Smoking in Popular Streaming Shows and Youth Protection in Germany
Never-ending story
Effects of an App-Based Intervention Program to Reduce Substance Use, Gambling, and Digital Media Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
Vocational students are a risk group for problematic substance use and addictive behaviors. The study aim was to evaluate the effects of an app-based intervention on tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and cannabis use as well as gambling and digital media-related behaviors in the vocational school setting. A total of 277 classes with 4591 students (mean age 19.2 years) were consecutively recruited and randomized into an intervention (IG) or waitlist…
Nearly Five Times Higher than We Think
Reducing alcohol use is challenging due to the volume of alcohol shown in media and the relationship between exposure and use. It is unclear to what degree people are aware of and able to estimate alcohol exposure in the media, such as in movies. In this study, 609 Australian adults estimated the amount of alcohol exposure in up to 10 of 102 popular movies they remembered best. They reported when they last saw each movie, their alcohol use, age, …
Depressive Symptoms, Alcohol Beliefs and Heavy Episodic Drinking in Adolescents
Adolescents who engage in heavy episodic drinking (HED-i.e., 5+ drinks on a single occasion) increase risks for psychopathology, alcohol dependence, and similar negative consequences in adulthood. We explored associations among depressive symptoms, positive alcohol beliefs, and progression of heavy episodic drinking (HED) in 3021 German adolescents (M(SD) age at baseline = 12.4 (1.0)) followed for 30 months in 4 waves, using a conditional paralle…
Association between bullying victimization and e‐cigarette use among German students
This study examined the association between bullying victimization and e‐cigarette use. Data from a 2019–2020 German student survey were used ( N = 16,476). The target population consisted of students enrolled in grades 5–10, with a mean age of 13.1 years ( SD = 1.8), and equal gender distribution (49.5% female). Mixed‐effect multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between bullying victimization (attacked phy…
Energy drink consumption among German adolescents
Did limits on payments for tobacco placements in US movies affect how movies are made
This study's correlational data suggest that restricting payments for tobacco product placement coincided with profound changes in the duration of smoking depictions in movies
Comparison of tobacco and alcohol use in films produced in Europe, Latin America, and the United States
Smoking was more commonly depicted in films produced outside the US, however there were few differences in the means for smoking screen time in films that contained smoking. This may be partly explained by the prohibition of tobacco product placement in the US. Countries should consider banning paid placement of both products and eliminating subsidies for films with content that promotes tobacco and alcohol use
Effects of Smokefree Class Competition 1 year after the end of intervention
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, a school-based smoking prevention intervention, is widely disseminated in Europe. Participating classes commit themselves to be smoke-free and self-monitor their smoking status. Classes that remain smoke-free for 6 months can win prizes. Effects of the intervention on current smoking, initiation and progression of smoking were investigated. METHODS: Cluster randomised controlled trial. 84 schools (208 …
High youth access to movies that contain smoking in Europe compared with the USA
Tobacco imagery is still common in popular films shown in European countries and the USA. None of the seven countries examined followed the WHO recommendations on restricting youth access to movies that portray smoking. Compared to the USA, European youths have access to substantially more movies in general, and this gives them access to more movies that portray smoking in particular
Denormalising smoking in the classroom
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, the largest school-based smoking prevention programme in Europe, aims to create a class climate that denormalises smoking. An analysis was carried out to assess whether it increases bullying or perception of isolation. METHODS: A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted, with two waves of assessment directly before the start and immediately after the end of the prevention programme. Some 3490 …
Effects of Smokefree Class Competition 1 year after the end of intervention
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, a school-based smoking prevention intervention, is widely disseminated in Europe. Participating classes commit themselves to be smoke-free and self-monitor their smoking status. Classes that remain smoke-free for 6 months can win prizes. Effects of the intervention on current smoking, initiation and progression of smoking were investigated. METHODS: Cluster randomised controlled trial. 84 schools (208 …
Denormalising smoking in the classroom
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, the largest school-based smoking prevention programme in Europe, aims to create a class climate that denormalises smoking. An analysis was carried out to assess whether it increases bullying or perception of isolation. METHODS: A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted, with two waves of assessment directly before the start and immediately after the end of the prevention programme. Some 3490 …
Denormalising smoking in the classroom
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, the largest school-based smoking prevention programme in Europe, aims to create a class climate that denormalises smoking. An analysis was carried out to assess whether it increases bullying or perception of isolation. METHODS: A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted, with two waves of assessment directly before the start and immediately after the end of the prevention programme. Some 3490 …
High youth access to movies that contain smoking in Europe compared with the USA
Tobacco imagery is still common in popular films shown in European countries and the USA. None of the seven countries examined followed the WHO recommendations on restricting youth access to movies that portray smoking. Compared to the USA, European youths have access to substantially more movies in general, and this gives them access to more movies that portray smoking in particular
Effects of Smokefree Class Competition 1 year after the end of intervention
BACKGROUND: The Smokefree Class Competition, a school-based smoking prevention intervention, is widely disseminated in Europe. Participating classes commit themselves to be smoke-free and self-monitor their smoking status. Classes that remain smoke-free for 6 months can win prizes. Effects of the intervention on current smoking, initiation and progression of smoking were investigated. METHODS: Cluster randomised controlled trial. 84 schools (208 …
Comparison of tobacco and alcohol use in films produced in Europe, Latin America, and the United States
Smoking was more commonly depicted in films produced outside the US, however there were few differences in the means for smoking screen time in films that contained smoking. This may be partly explained by the prohibition of tobacco product placement in the US. Countries should consider banning paid placement of both products and eliminating subsidies for films with content that promotes tobacco and alcohol use
Did limits on payments for tobacco placements in US movies affect how movies are made
This study's correlational data suggest that restricting payments for tobacco product placement coincided with profound changes in the duration of smoking depictions in movies
Energy drink consumption among German adolescents
Association between bullying victimization and e‐cigarette use among German students
This study examined the association between bullying victimization and e‐cigarette use. Data from a 2019–2020 German student survey were used ( N = 16,476). The target population consisted of students enrolled in grades 5–10, with a mean age of 13.1 years ( SD = 1.8), and equal gender distribution (49.5% female). Mixed‐effect multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between bullying victimization (attacked phy…
Depressive Symptoms, Alcohol Beliefs and Heavy Episodic Drinking in Adolescents
Adolescents who engage in heavy episodic drinking (HED-i.e., 5+ drinks on a single occasion) increase risks for psychopathology, alcohol dependence, and similar negative consequences in adulthood. We explored associations among depressive symptoms, positive alcohol beliefs, and progression of heavy episodic drinking (HED) in 3021 German adolescents (M(SD) age at baseline = 12.4 (1.0)) followed for 30 months in 4 waves, using a conditional paralle…
Effects of an App-Based Intervention Program to Reduce Substance Use, Gambling, and Digital Media Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
Vocational students are a risk group for problematic substance use and addictive behaviors. The study aim was to evaluate the effects of an app-based intervention on tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and cannabis use as well as gambling and digital media-related behaviors in the vocational school setting. A total of 277 classes with 4591 students (mean age 19.2 years) were consecutively recruited and randomized into an intervention (IG) or waitlist…
Nearly Five Times Higher than We Think
Reducing alcohol use is challenging due to the volume of alcohol shown in media and the relationship between exposure and use. It is unclear to what degree people are aware of and able to estimate alcohol exposure in the media, such as in movies. In this study, 609 Australian adults estimated the amount of alcohol exposure in up to 10 of 102 popular movies they remembered best. They reported when they last saw each movie, their alcohol use, age, …
Smoking in Popular Streaming Shows and Youth Protection in Germany
Never-ending story
Reliability and validity of the self-report version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in primary school children
This study examined the new self-report version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-S), SDQ-Kids, in primary school children regarding internal consistency, teacher-child agreement, and validity. Data from 2,655 children in Grades 1 to 3 and their teachers were analyzed. Children completed SDQ-Kids, previously piloted ( n = 896), while teachers completed SDQ-T. Reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha, and logistic regress…
Depictions of Nicotine and Cannabis in Popular US and German Hip-Hop/Rap Music Videos
Introduction The depiction of substance use in popular music videos is a potential risk factor for consumption among children and adolescents. This study tested whether German and US hip-hop/rap videos differ in nicotine and cannabis content.Methods The sample included all German- and English-language videos from the 2024 YouTube Top 100 charts (n = 1,160). Videos were categorized by genre (hip-hop/rap vs. other) and by substance content (nicotin…
Effectiveness of Mental Health Promotion in Primary Schools
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the mental health promotion program MindMatters in primary schools. METHODS: A cluster randomized controlled trial (2021-2023) included 37 German primary schools (18 intervention, 19 control). Pupils in grades 1-3 (ages 6-9) and their teachers were surveyed before and after implementation. Data from 2896 pupils were analyzed, covering mental health (SDQ), social-emotional and academic skills, …
Medicine (11 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (7 works) · Demography (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Media Influence and Health (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Advertising (3 works) · Business (3 works)