TELEVISION AS A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO THE SOCIALIZATION OF YOUTHS IN UMUANEKETA-UBURU COMMUNITY OHARZARA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study aims to explore the viewing habits and socialization influence of television on youths in Umuaneketa-Uburu Community of Oharzara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study is based on a cross-sectional survey of 12,000 youths aged 18 to 40 years in the community. The results show that television is a significant influence on the socialization process of youths, impacting their behaviors, attitudes, and social skills. Effective initiatives highlighted include school-based TV clubs, media literacy workshops, and partnerships with broadcasters for educational content. In addition, the study concludes that with appropriate strategies, television can be harnessed as a positive tool for youth development. This study provides practical guidance for stakeholders, supports informed policymaking, and sets the stage for future research, aiming to leverage television's positive potential for youth socialization in rural African contexts.
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