ABSTRACT
The study assessed the role of the mass media in peace building and conflict resolution in the Darfur region of Western Sudan. The study was guided by five objectives which included; to determine the profile of the respondents in regard to age, sex, education and occupation, to investigate the strategies used by the media in reporting conflict events in the Darfur region, to analyze the role of media in reporting conflict in Darfur, to examine the effects of the media on conflict resolution in Darfur region and to evaluate the overall contribution of the media in the process of conflict resolution and peace building in Darfur region. The study used descriptive correlation research designs as the best methodology to describe the situation the way it was found in the field. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) where frequency distribution tables, means and percentages were the main statistical tools used. The findings of the study reveal that most of the respondents were males (6O%). Publicity, peace journalism and creating Media Mass Consumption were found to be the main strategies used by the mass media in reporting on the conflict events in the Darfur region. It was concluded that the media plays a significant role in conflict resolution and peace building especially in disseminating information relating to conflict to all stake holders although the government sabotages its role in most cases. It was concluded that there is a strong relationship between Mass media and conflict resolution and peace building. The study recommends that the government should give freedom to the media and to the people of Darfur in general.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION A
DECLARATION B ii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v
ABSTRACT xii
CHAPTER Page
ONE THE PROBLEM AND ITSSCOPE 1
Background of the study 1
Statement of the problem 3
Purpose of the study 4
Specific research objectives 4
Research question 4
Research hypothesis 5
Scope 5
Content scope 5
Time scope 5
Significance 6
TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 7
Introduction 7
Conceptual framework 7
Concepts, opinions, ideas from Authors and Experts 8
Definition of the key terms 8
Theoretical perspective 14
Related studies 17
THREE METHODOLOGY 30
Introduction 30
Research design 30
Research population 30
Sample size 31
Sampling procedures 31
Research instruments 31
Validity and reliability of the Instruments 32
Data gathering procedures 33
Data analysis 34
Ethical considerations 35
Limitations of the study 35
FOUR DATA PRESENTATIONS AND ANALYSIS 36
FIVE DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 56
Introduction 56
Findings 56
Conclusions 58
Recommendations 60
References 63
APPENDIX I: TRANSMITTAL LETTER 68
APPENDIX II: QUESTIONNAIRE 69
QUESTIONNAIRE GUIDE 71
APPENDIX III: BUDGET 77
APPENDIX IV: TIME FRAME 78
APPENDIX V: SAMPLE SIZE 79
APPENDIX VI: RESEARCHER’S CURRICULUM VITAE 80
Consults, E. & Mohammed, A (2023). The Role of the Mass Media in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in the Durfur Region of Western Sudan. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-the-mass-media-in-peace-building-and-conflict-resolution-in-the-durfur-region-of-western-sudan
Consults, Education, and Arbab Mohammed "The Role of the Mass Media in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in the Durfur Region of Western Sudan" Afribary. Afribary, 27 Apr. 2023, https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-the-mass-media-in-peace-building-and-conflict-resolution-in-the-durfur-region-of-western-sudan. Accessed 05 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education, and Arbab Mohammed . "The Role of the Mass Media in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in the Durfur Region of Western Sudan". Afribary, Afribary, 27 Apr. 2023. Web. 05 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-the-mass-media-in-peace-building-and-conflict-resolution-in-the-durfur-region-of-western-sudan >.
Consults, Education and Mohammed, Arbab . "The Role of the Mass Media in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in the Durfur Region of Western Sudan" Afribary (2023). Accessed November 05, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-the-mass-media-in-peace-building-and-conflict-resolution-in-the-durfur-region-of-western-sudan