Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The influence of televised aggression and pornography on the social adjustment of adolescents in secondary schools is a topic of significant concern in today's society. This research project aims to investigate the impact of exposure to aggression and pornography on the social behavior and adjustment of adolescents in secondary schools. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from a sample of secondary school students. The research will explore the relationship between exposure to televised aggression and pornography and various aspects of social adjustment, including interpersonal relationships, aggression levels, and attitudes towards gender roles. By examining these factors, the study aims to provide insights into how exposure to these media influences the social development of adolescents. The findings from this research will contribute to the existing literature on the effects of media exposure on adolescent behavior and social adjustment. Understanding the impact of televised aggression and pornography on adolescents is crucial for developing effective interventions and strategies to promote healthy social development in this age group. By identifying the specific ways in which exposure to these media influences social adjustment, educators, parents, and policymakers can work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment for adolescents in secondary schools. Overall, this research project seeks to shed light on the complex relationship between exposure to televised aggression and pornography and the social adjustment of adolescents in secondary schools. By examining this relationship through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how media exposure shapes the social behavior of adolescents. The findings from this research have the potential to inform interventions and policies aimed at promoting healthy social development among secondary school students.

Thesis Overview

This study investigated the influence of televised aggression and pornography on adolescents in secondary schools in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State.

A sample of 120 students randomly selected from 4 senior secondary school children in public schools were used. They were made up of 60 boys and 60 girls.

A well constructed instrument, a questionnaire was used to elicit responses from the subjects.

Four hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance using one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA and independent t-test.

Based on the analysis of the data, the following findings were made:

1.           There is a significant influence of violent television programmes on students’ social adjustment. Thus null hypothesis one was rejected.

2.           There is no significant effect of violent television programmes on aggressive behaviour of students, thus null hypothesis two was accepted.

3.           There is gender difference in the aggressive behaviour of student’ due to violent television programmes, thus null hypothesis three was rejected.

4.           There is significant influence of pornographic film viewing on the social adjustment of students in schools and so, null hypothesis four was rejected.

From these findings, the onus is on all stakeholders especially parents and the educational sectors to give proper and adequate guidance and counselling to school children so they can invest their time on worthwhile pastimes rather than viewing programmes that could derail and frustrate their existence.