The effect of mass media in the socialization of secondary school students in Lafia metropolis Department:Sociology By: Ayaka001 Project ID: 7455 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined the effect of mass media on the socialization of secondary school students in Lafia Metropolis. Among other objectives of the study were to, investigate the various forms of mass media the secondary school students are exposed to, to determine the extent/level of exposure to mass media, to assess the role of mass media as a socialization agent, and determine the influence of mass media in their socialization process and to provide recommendations for policy and practice aimed at controlling the usage of the mass media among the secondary school students in Lafia Metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive survey method and data for the purpose of this study were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. A questionnaire was used as an instrument primarily for data collection. 244 participants were selected out of the entire population of the study area as the sample size using Taro Yamane sampling technique. Simple percentage method of data analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. Finding from the study revealed that the students make use of the mass media and the type of mass media common to them are their mobile phones and the usage of the internet. The lessons learned by the students contribute to their socialization process. Findings from the study showed that the mass media has been an effective tool in the socialization process of secondary school students in Lafia metropolis. The study, therefore, recommends among others that the management of the secondary schools should set up rules and regulations guiding the use of mass media in order to enhance effective socialization. Parental involvement in media use should also be used as a protective factor to promote positive impacts and mitigate its negative effects....Preview Download Preview +Other Sociology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students towards homosexuality and its implication on social adjustment (A study of Caritas university, Amorji-Nike, Emene, Enugu state) »Assessing factors responsible for community self-help projects and rural development – a study of selected communities in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area»Unemployment and involvement in crime in urban communities»A sociological snalysis of the media and crime control in Abuja Municipality FCT»Comparative study of socio-economic background of parents towards their children in relation to academic performance»The impact of social distancing and frequent handwashing in reducing the spread of coronavirus disease (covid-19) in Nigeria»Socio-cultural effect of herders attack on farmers productivity in Akure north Lga, Ondo state»Effects of malnutrition among children of lower socioeconomic status of age 0-5 years»Youth unemployment and insecurity - case study of Rivers State»The impact of child trafficking on women in Nigeria»Causes and impact of indiscipline among secondary school students»Impact of orphanage home on the child’s personality development»Female gender discrimination in work place among civil service workers in Enugu state local government area of Enugu state»Radio Biafra and civil war of 1967-1970: lessons for the contemporary media industry in south-south region»Social media effect on youth perception of police