INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES ON NTA ENUGU IN REGULA TING THE MORAL CONDUCTS OF NIGERIAN 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 students composition of the four faculties of the University. Analysis of data showed that religious television programmes can regulate the moral conducts of students in our society. However, problems militating against the full watching of religious programmes in our society include the fact that most programmes that are given priority on TV screen are violent programmes where evil things that can destroy the society are carried out such like rape, kidnap, how to bomb, etc are projected. The study recommends that a strong legislation should be in place to check the unwholesome content of these films, especially those detrimental to the youths. It further recommends that parents should pay attention to the programmes their young ones watch. This study points out that for us to have a peaceful society; government must give priority to religious television programmes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Declaration ii

Certification iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgements v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables ix

Abstract x

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Research Problem 4

1.3 Objectives of the Study 5

1.4 Research Questions 5

1.5 Scope of the Study 6

1.6 Significance of the Study 6

1.7 Operational Definition of Terms 7

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 Introduction 8

2.2 Review of Concepts 8

2.2.1 Television and students perception of the society 8

2.2.2 The work of media on youths 10

2.2.3 Students and television programmes 12

2.3 Review of related studies 13

2.3.1 Television in Nigeria 14

2.4 Theoretical Framework 15

2.5 Summary 17

CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Introduction 19

3.2 Research Design 19

3.3 Population of Study 19

3.4 Sampling Technique/Sample Size 20

3.5 Description of Research Instrument 20

3.6 Validity and Reliability of Data Gathering Instrument 21

3.7 Methods of Data Collection 21

3.8 Method of Data Analysis 21

CHAPTER FOUR

Data Presentation and Analysis

4.1 Introduction 22

4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis 22

4.3 Discussion of findings 29

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Introduction 30

5.2 Summary of Findings 30

5.3 Conclusion 30

5.4 Recommendations 31

5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies 31

References 38

Appendix