TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGES
Fly Leaf
Title Page – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – iv-v
Table of Contents – – – – – vi-viii
List of Tables – – – – – ix-x
Abstract – – – – – – xi
- INTRODUCTION – – – 1
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – 1-10
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – 10
1.3 Objectives of the Problem – – – 11
1.4 Research Questions – – – – 11-12
1.5 Scope of the Study – – – – – 12
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – 12-13
1.7 Limitation of the Study – – – – 13
1.8 Definition of Terms – – – – 14
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE – 15
2.1             Journalism Ethics in Nigeria  –       –       –       –       15-18
2.2 Ethical Theories and Principle – – – – 18-24
2.3             Gratification and Journalism. An Overview        –       –       25-29
2.4 Factors that Promote Gratification in the
Pictures of Journalism – – – – – 29-31
2.5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Consequences of Unethical Behaviour in Journalism –Â 31-34
2.6 Theoretical Framework – – – – – 34-39
2.7 Review of Studies – – – – – – 39-40
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY – – – 41
3.1 Research Design – – – – – – – 41
3.2 Population of the Study – – – – – 41
3.3 Sample and Sampling Procedure – – – 42-43
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection – – – – 43-44
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Instrument – – – 44
3.6 Method of Data Analysis – – – – 44-45
4.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATIONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 46
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis – – – – 46-56
4.2 Discussion of Finding – – – – – 56-58
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – 59-60
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – 60
5.3 Recommendation – – – – – – 60-62
References
Appendix
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to ascertain the influence of gratifications on Journalism practice a survey of journalist in Uyo. The objectives of the study were to determine whether or not journalists in Uyo gratification as requirement to discharge their duties, to ascertain the ways of gratification journalists in Uyo are exposed in the performance of their duties, to ascertain if acceptance of gratification influence journalist in Uyo in the discharge, to identify factor responsible for this practice of gratification among journalists in Uyo. The survey method was used for the selection of a sample technique was used for the selection of a sample from the population. A sample of 250 was used to obtain the information needed. The instrument for the data collection was questionnaire. The data obtained were coded and converted into percentage through the use of frequency table. Going by the reeled of the research, the study revealed that journalists receive gratification because of poor salary. Therefore, the study recommended that the government should help provide good salary and life insurance to the journalist.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
    As a profession that serves the interest of the public. Journalist has degree responsibilities in the society. Every day, journalist face challenges that test their ethical values and responsibility to truth telling despite professional code of ethics, journalist may violates the rules by accepting bribes white covering news or features. this is some cases lowers the journalists credibility and undermines a professional career. corruption is dangerous to society and can be extremely devastating to media.
