Perception of undergraduates towards prank video content on Facebook - a study of students of SLT, FPNO Department:Mass Communication By: GodFirst Project ID: 9247 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examines the perception of undergraduate students towards prank video content on Facebook, specifically focusing on the students of the Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) department at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (FPNO). In recent years, prank videos have become a popular form of entertainment on social media platforms, especially Facebook, where content creators engage viewers through pranks that range from harmless jokes to extreme and controversial actions. This research seeks to understand how these videos impact students emotionally, socially, and culturally, and whether they influence students’ behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions of online content creators. A descriptive research design was employed, with a population of 400 undergraduate students of the SLT department, and a sample size of 80 students selected using simple random sampling. The study collected primary data through structured questionnaires, which were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The research aimed to address key objectives such as identifying the emotional responses of students to prank videos, examining the influence of these videos on their social behaviors, and evaluating their perceptions of content creators' responsibility in posting prank videos. The findings revealed that prank videos significantly affect students' emotional responses, with most students expressing positive emotions like laughter and amusement, although some found certain pranks offensive. The study also found that prank videos influenced social behaviors, with a noticeable number of students engaging in imitation or sharing of pranks in real-life settings. Furthermore, students emphasized the need for ethical considerations in content creation, suggesting that prank video creators should take responsibility for the potential impacts on their audience....Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)