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Influence Of African Independent Television As A Watchdog Against Child Abuse And Labour With A Particular Focus To Child Traffiching
[A CASE STUDY OF GARIKI RESIDENTS OF ABUJA METROPOLIS]
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1.4 Research Questions
The study answered the following research questions
1.
What kind of programmes relating to child abuse and labour are aired on
Africa Independent television against child and labour?
2. How popular are these programmes to the residents of Abuja metropolis?
3. What are the reactions of the residents Gariki of Abuja metropolis to these programmes?
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In what way have these programmes helped in discouraging the practice
of child abuse and labour among the residents of Abuja metropolis?
1.5 Scope of the study
The
purpose of this study is to look at the influence of Africa independent
television as a watchdog against child abuse and labour with particular
reference to child human trafficking. This study is limited to the
residents Gariki of Abuja metropolis.
1.6 Significance of the study
This
study would serve as a reference material for both the students and
researchers who may have their study in line with the study‟s area of
research.
The study will also be a useful guide for mass media
organizations like the print and other broadcast institutions in
planning to educate the public on the consequences of child abuse and
labour.
1.7 Operational definitions of terms
Child Abuse: It is
an act which constitutes all forms of physical and emotional
ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or
commercial or other health, survival, development or dignity in the
context of a relationship or responsibility, trust or power.
Child
Labour: It is the employment of children in any work that deprives them
or that may interfere with their education or endanger their health.
Child
trafficking: trafficking is a modern form of slavery that involves
displacing a child for the purpose of exploitation. It is also the
recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring and or receipt of a
child for the purpose of exploitation
Mass Media: The mass media are
communication channels through which news, entertainment, education,
data, or promotional messages are disseminated. Example, television,
radio, newspapers, and magazines.
Child Trafficking: Child
trafficking is a modern form of slavery that involves displacing a child
for the purpose of exploitation. It is also the recruitment,
transportation, transfer, harboring and or receipt of a child for the
purpose of exploitation.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The aim of this study was to analyze the Influence of African Independent Television as a Watchdog against Child Abuse and labour with a particular focus to Child Trafficking. The study made use of survey research method. Subjects were drawn from Gariki using the purposive sampling technique. The study answered four research questions. From the research findings, it was observed that the programmes aired on AIT helped in discouraging the practice of Child Abuse and Labour. The study recommended ... Continue reading---
