MASS COMMUNICATION AS A CATALYST TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE)
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Abstract
In this study titled mass communication as a catalyst to rural development the effort is geared towards examining the effect of mass communication on rural dwellers.
This study was motioned by the felt needs and find out the extern the media messages affect the lives of the rural dwellers in the content of development.
The study further looked at the relationship between variables such as educational level marital status occupational distribution media selection age and sex difference among the people of Orumba south local government Area of Anambra state.
The survey method of social science research as employed in this study. Both the questionnaire and oral interview were wed for data collection. A total of 150 respondents were randomly sampled.
The research made use of table for graphical illustration and easy comparison of facts and figures. Apart from it general knowledge value in the are of development this study will be of great help to Nigeria development planners as its findings enable them know hoe to effecting use the reasons at them disposal to justify development in rural communication.
The findings suggested their people are not affected by mass media message due to poverty and illiteracy. They also showed that the mass media are not alive to their responsibility in rural development. In essence there is gross imbalance in information follow from urban to rural centers.
In the light of these finding conclusion were drawn and recommendation appropriately made.
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