Thesis Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of home video on the moral behavior of students of Caritas University Enugu. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the Caritas University, using the simple random sampling techniques and purposive sampling. Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that, a great number of students in Caritas University, Enugu have access to allot of home videos. To the end, the researcher recommended that the Nigerian film censor board should monitor and filter films before sending them for sale. This is to upgrade the moral behavior of students.

Thesis Overview

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Over the years world views have continually detected the moral disposition of the world’s people. This is true for Nigerians and other countries. This comprehensive view is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society, encompassing the entirety of the individual or society’s knowledge and point of view (Wikipedia 2013)

Olu and Iduaja (2007) noted that, with the mass production of visual images made television, cinema, internet, etc, the world has eventually become a global village sharing different world views in common.

There is a common belief in Nigeria, that home movies negatively project the culture of Nigeria. That is why Frank Aig-Imoukahude in Opubor (1995) confirms that, “Many

Nigerians have complained of the poisonous content of films shown on the screens in Nigeria. A great number of people have criticized the nation’s television for featuring materials which have contradiction or erods, the quality of life and undermine the people’s values and norms. What is needed are films for self projection for presenting the fact of life in Nigeria.