ABSTRACT
This work was done to final out the assessment of the mass media’s role in the campaign against drug abuse, because drug abuse has become a serious problem we are facing both in Nigeria and in other parts of the world.
The objectives of this research is to find out if drug abuse has increased crime rate in Nigeria, to find out if the mass media is performing their functions effectively, its assessment in the campaign against drug abuse in Nigeria and what impression people have about drug abuse in Nigeria.
A critical review of related literature was made. The methodology used, the research design, sample, the method of data collection and analysis is found in chapter three.
Chapter four is devoted to the analysis of data collected and results of the research. Tables were used in the results.
Chapter five contains the summary of the study and the recommendations for further study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page II
Approval page III
Dedication IV
Acknowledgement V
Abstract VII
Table of Content VIII
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Research problem 4
1.3 Objective of the Study 6
1.4 Significance of the Study 6
1.5 Research Questions 7
1.6 Research Hypothesis 8
1.7 Conceptual and Operational definition 9
1.8 Assumptions 10
1.9 Limitation of the Study 11
CHAPTER TWO : REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
2.1 Sources of Literature 12
2.2 The Review 12
2.3 Summary of Literature review 21
CHAPTER THREE: MYTHOLOGY
3.1 Research method 22
3.2 Research design 23
3.3 Research Sample 23
3.4 Measuring Instrument 24
3.5 Data collection 26
3.6 Data Analysis 26
3.7 Expected Results 27
CHAPTER FOUR : DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
4.1 Data Analysis 28
4.2 Results 39
4.3 Discussion 39
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
5.1 Summary 42
5.2 Recommendations for further Study 43
Bibliography 44
Appendix A: Letter of Introduction 46
Appendix B: Questionnaire. 47
