INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ON THE FIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG RESIDENTS OF ENUGU METROPOLIS

This study centred on influence of television programmes on fight against domestic violence among residents of Enugu Metropolis. Specific objectives of the study include to find out whether residents of Enugu Metropolis are exposed to programmes on domestic violence; if there are risks associated with domestic violence among residents of Enugu Metropolis and ascertain whether television programmes have any effect on campaign against domestic violence among residents of Enugu Metropolis. Three research questions and three alternative and null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Knowledge Gap Theory supported the study. The population of Enugu Metropolis in 2024 is estimated to be around 876,800. Online calculator was used to get a sample 384 respondents used for the study. The measuring instrument of the study was questionnaire which was structured close ended questions. Copies were made and administered to elicit data from respondents. The research questions were analyzed using simple percentage table while the research hypotheses were tested using the chi-square statistical table. Based on the hypotheses testing, it was discovered that residents of Enugu Metropolis are exposed to programmes on domestic violence; there are risks associated with domestic violence among residents of Enugu Metropolis and television programmes have effects on campaign against domestic violence among residents of Enugu Metropolis. The researcher recommended that traditional media should be added to social media to disseminate information on domestic violence; government should pay attention to the reporting of domestic violence other forms of media should be employed to fight against domestic violence and ministry of gender affairs should intensify their crusade against domestic violence by getting to the grassroot to pass the message across to rural dwellers.