Research Papers/Topics in Mass Communication

INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES ON NTA ENUGU IN REGULA TING THE MORAL CONDUCTS OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS (A STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)

Abstract This study focuses on the influence of religious programmes on NTA Enugu in regulating the moral conducts of Nigeria student, a study of Caritas University students. This is an investigative study in which 280 questionnaires were distributed and 240 were returned. A survey research method was adopted to take care of the diverse nature and student’s composition of the four faculties of the University. Analysis of data showed that religious television programmes can regulate the mora...

INFLUENCE OF “SECOND CHANCE” (A FOREIGN TELEVISION PROGRAMME ON THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AWKA).

AbstractTechnological advancement in communication technologies has continued to eulogize television as a powerful medium of mass communication. Interestingly, television programme span around the circuits of human endeavour including politics, culture and education.Udeajah (2004, p.7) affirm this when he notes that:We all know in truth broadcasting has become an indispensable form for the practice of politics and governance in all modern nation states. The reasons are quite simple. No other ...

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY STUDENT.

Abstract The internet plays a fundamental role in organizations and societies. The basic fact justifies the information revolution that has been taking place across the globe in recent times. The term internet, according to Cawkell in Ogedegbe (2006, p.152) is a large computer network formed out of some thousands of interconnected networks, and it supports a whole range of services such as electronic, file transfer protocol, data base access and many others. It is therefore not surprising the...

INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER BUYING HABITS OF GUINNESS STOUT IN IKEJA COMMUNITY OF LAGOS STATE

AbstractThe study was on the Influence of Television on Consumer Buying Habits of Guinness Stout in Ikeja Community of Lagos State. It started with general introduction to the research, statement of the problem and purpose of the study. This was followed by comprehensive literature review of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness Stout in Ikeja community of Lagos State. The researcher made use of the survey design to gather necessary information. Simple random sampling w...

INFLUENCE OF VIOLENT FILMS ON ADOLESCENT SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Abstract Film is a story recorded as a set of moving pictures to be shown on the television or at the cinema. It is also a roll on shut of flexible plastic that is sensitive to light for the use of in photography. Film also known as movie or motion pictures is series of still moving image. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects. It is considered to be important for a source of popular entertainment, a po...

PERCEPTION OF CYBERCRIME AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS (A STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY)

AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine the perception of cybercrime among Nigerian youths using Caritas University as a study. In this research study, we found out people’s reaction to messages depends mainly on how it is perceived. To achieve the aim o the study, literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used in which questionnaire, the major instrument, was distributed to various respondents in the execution of the study. Samples were selected using the systematic random s...

ROLE OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN IMPROVING WORK EFFICIENCY OF AIT STAFF (A STUDY OF AIT ABUJA)

AbstractThe study role of communication technology was carried out to ascertain the role it plays to improving work efficiency of AIT staff. Newsroom yesterday and today are far flung difference when it is yesterday, was of traditional analogue method and today it spins around communication technology. Through the findings made in this study, AIT newsroom has evolved from a simple text based wire browsing, script and random editing system. It has become a multimedia workflow engine that spans...

ROLE OF ENUGU STATE BROADCASTING SERVICE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION (A STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH)

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the Role of Enugu State Broadcasting Service in Conflict Resolution. (A study of Enugu North).To achieve this aim, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the audience of Enugu North, using simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling technique. Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that Enugu State Broadcasting Service has contributed greatly to conflict resolution through the programm...

ROLE OF FRCN IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF ABATETE IDEMILI SOUTH L.G.A IN ANAMBRA STATE)

Abstract This research work focused on role of FRCN in propagating culture in Nigeria (A study of Abatete Idemili South L.G.A in Anambra State). It aims at finding out whether FRCN as a channel of mass media recognize it’s obligation to the society, especially in Abatete. survey method was adopted and the instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire and personal interview. The population of the study is 20,000 out of which 200 were sampled purposively. Data collected was analyz...

THE ROLE OF IMO BROADCASTING CORPORATION IN THE RURAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT OF EMEKUKU, OWERRI, IMO STATE.

Abstract The mass media perform a number of functions in every society. In performing its functions they do not work in isolation of their own but work hand in hand with other social institutions like family, religions institutions, educational institutions, economic institutions and cultural institutions. This work is on the role that Imo Broadcasting Corporation (Television) play in the educational development of Emekuku in Imo State.The Mass Media beyond being a socializing agency, Umech...

ROLE OF INDEPENDENT TELEVISION, BENIN, IN POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF RURAL AREAS (A Study of Uziare L.G.A in Edo State)

Abstract This research work is geared towards finding out the Role of Independent Television in Political Mobilization of Rural Areas in Nigeria with special reference to Uziare Local government area. For this study, five rural towns in Uziare local government area were studied. The important of Television as the mobilization media, mass communication is universally acknowledged. The use of television utilization, such a high cost of television maintenance and poor power supply, most rural co...

ROLE OF “NA SO I SEE AM” PROGRAMME OF MURHI INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION (MITV) IN THE INTEGRATION OF YORUBA AND EGUN ETHNIC GROUPS

AbstractCommunication and culture are intertwined. This lies in the fact that they are relevant to the proper functioning and relationships of the different groups within the society. In this sense, the various ethnic groups can be brought together in common understanding of their differences, uniqueness and similarities particularly through broadcasting. This art of sharing and exchanging of information, ideas and meanings which communication is, is one unique attribute of humans especially ...

ROLE OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY IN THE MOBILIZATION OF THE ELECTORATE FOR POLITICAL ELECTIONS (A STUDY OF 2011 ELECTION IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE)

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine The role of Nigerian Television Authority in the mobilization of the electorates for political elections (A study of 2011 general elections in Makurdi Local Government Area). The study adopted the survey design using the questionnaire as the research instrument. The study addressed three research questions. The findings revealed among others that television has a major role in mobilizing citizens for political elections. The study recommended tha...

ROLE OF VISION AFRICA RADIO UMUAHIA, ON POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF RURAL DWELLERS IN UMUAHIA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

AbstractThe study is geared toward finding out the role of vision Africa radio umuahia on political mobilization of rural dweller in umuahia north local government area. For this study, five rural villages in umuahia north local government area were studied. The importance of radio as the most mobilization media was universally acknowledged. This research project used survey research and its primary source of data collection for the study is the questionnaire which is formed from three main r...

THE ROLE OF SALT TELEVISION IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN ABAKALIKI URBAN

ABSTRACTThis study is aimed at determining the roles of salt television in promoting environmental sanitation in Abakaliki Urban. Thus, environmental sanitation of this state affects it and needs to be addressed.To this regards questionnaire and interview were used as the instrument of data collection. Survey method which is very relevant to social science survey was also used. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square (X2) statistical procure. The researcher concludes that television plays...


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