THE IMPACT OF RADIO PROGRAMMING ON THE RURAL DWELLERS. (A CASE STUDY OF BARUTEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE).

ABSTRACT

This study was under taken to ascertain the impact of radio using Baruten as a case of the study.

The study provided background information in the history of radio programming and radio kwara. It also sought to find out the problems associated with the dissemination of development information by the radio to the rural dwellers.

The method used is the case for the study and the study employed the use of questionnaire in gathering data. A total number of 180 questionnaires were analyzed and graphically explained with the use of table and simple percentage method.

The data analysis revealed that radio programming has had much impact on rural dwellers. 

The study therefore, recommend that community radio programming should be encourage and spread widely for effective information dissemination in rural areas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Table of content vi

List of table vii

CHAPTER ONE

 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study                                      1

1.2 Statement of the problem                                      7

1.3 Objectives of the study                                          8

1.4 Research question                                                 9

1.5 Significance of the study                                       7

1.6 Scope of the study                                               11

1.7 Operational definition of terms                           12

1.8 Limitations of the study                                      13                                                                                       

CHAPTER TWO

Review of related literature

2.1 Theoretical framework                                19

2.2 Conceptual framework                                      

2.3 Review of empirical studies / review of related literature                                                          32   

2.4 Radio as a medium                                            50

2.5 Types of radio programming

2.6 Characteristics of radio

2.7 Functions of radio programming              55 

CHAPTER THREE

Research methodology

3.1 Research design                                                62

3.2 Research variable 

3.3 Universe of the study

3.4 Sample size and sampling techniques      64

3.5 Unit of analysis                             

3.6 Instrumentations

3.7 Validity of the instrument

3.8 Method of administration of the instrument

3.9 Method of data analysis 

3.10 Population of the study 

CHAPTER FOUR 

4.1 Analysis of the performance of the research     instrument

4.2 Analysis of the demographic segment of the research questionnaire

4.3 Answers to the research question

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 

5.1 Summary

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations

References