The Effects of Television and Video Filmson the Moral Lives of Youths in South-East of Nigeria

Resumen

Assessing the multivocality of television media on the moral lives of youths in South-East of Nigeria, it becomes apparent that they are catalysts to the vices perpetrated by the youths. Thus one is struck by the rife presence of sex, violence and occultism shown on televisions which have affected the youths adversely. This paper is set to appraise the positive and negative effects of television and video films on the moral lives of youths in South-East of Nigeria. The roles of the government, parents and guardians as regards guarding and guiding electronic media are highlighted so that possible solutions to the problems would be proffered. Literature review, questionnaires as well as observation methods were used in the collection of data. The significance of the study is geared towards helping the youths to cultivate good living habits. Parents, government, religious bodies and education sector would equally benefit from the study as each would see areas of dereliction and be able to come up with corrective measures.