TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
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Title Page – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – – iv-v
Table of Contents – – – – – – vi
List of Tables – – – – – – vii-ix
List of Appendices – – – – – – x
Abstract – – – – – – – xi
1.0 INTRODUCTION – – – – – 1
- Background of the Study – – – – – 1-4
- Statement of the Problem – – – – – 4-5
- Objectives of the Study – – – – – 5
- Research Questions – – – – – 6
- Significance of the Study – – – – – 6-7
- Scope of the Study – – – – – – 7
- Limitations of the Study – – – – – 7-8
- Definition of Terms – – – – – 8-9
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE – – 10
2.1 Comfort Fm Radio Programme – – – – 10-11
2.2 Characteristics of Radio Programme – – – 11-16
2.3 The Importance of Radio Programme – – – 16-19
2.4 Radio Audience and Types – – – – 19-21
2.5 The Programme “knowing me knowing you” – – 21-22
2.6 Effect of the Programme “knowing me knowing you”
on the Audience – – – – – – 22-23
2.8 Interpersonal Communication – – – – 23-24
2.9 Influence of Communication on the People of
Eket L.G.A. – – – – – – – 25-26
2.10 Barriers of Effective Interpersonal Communication 26-27
2.11 Theoretical Framework – – – – – 27-30
2.12 Review of Studies – – – – – – 31-32
3.0 RESEARCH MOTHOLOGY – – – – 33
3.1 Research Design – – – – – 33
3.2 Population of the Study – – – – – 33
3.3 Sample and Sampling Procedure – – – 33-34
3.4 Instrumentation for Data Collection – – – 35
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument – 35-36
3.6 Method of Data Presentation and Analysis – – 36
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS – – – 37
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis – – – – 37-44
4.2 Discussion of Findings – – – – – 44-47
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – 48
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – 48
5.3 Recommendations – – – – – 49-50
References
Appendix/Appendices
ABSTRACT This study is focused on “Assessment of Comfort Fm Radio Programme “knowing me knowing you on couples relationship” in Eket Local Government Area. The objectives of the study was to ascertain whether the residents of Eket Local Government Area do listen to Comfort FM Radio programme “knowing me knowing you”. To assess the perception of listeners of Comfort FM programme knowing me knowing you in Eket Local Government Area, to ascertain whether the programme “knowing me knowing you” has increased effective communication in Eket Local Government Area, to access if the programme “knowing me knowing you” has influence on the listeners. Survey method was adopted for the study. Sample was drawn from the cluster random sampling technique were 380 questionnaires were distributed to respondents. The theoretical framework used for the study was interpersonal attraction theory and uncertainty reduction theory. The method for gathering data was the questionnaire. Finding from the objective of the study show that residents of Eket Local Government Area listen to Comfort Fm Radio programme “knowing me knowing you”. It was concluded that residents of Eket Local Government Area should help to build, sustain and increase effective communication. Comfrot FM radio programme “knowing me knowing you” has played an important role in shaping couples lies positively. Recommendation was that the producer of the programme should create some programme days and invite marriage councilors to counsel the couples so that it will add value and make the programme more interesting rather than the questions and answers and confirmation segments. It is also recommended that every radio programme is designed to create a positive influence on it’s designed to create a positive influence on it’s targeted audience Comfort Fm radio programme “knowing me knowing you” should educate the couples on the mity-gritty of marriage as this will not only increase the interpersonal communication and intimacy between spouse but will also satisfy couples needs.
