This paper examined social media as a tool for combating child trafficking in Nigeria. Social media has actually become ubiquitous and part and parcel of the daily lives of millions of people around the globe and has tremendous effect upon every facet of our personal and professional lives. Therefore, in curbing this ugly situation of child trafficking in Nigeria, social media should have potential roles to play. Social media performs a number of functions, which benefit the individual as a member of a society. These functions are as well applicable to curbing child trafficking in Nigeria and they range from using different formats like serious informational and educational functions to lighter functions like entertainment. So, the ultimate aim in this study was to appraise the viability of social media as a tool for combating child trafficking in Nigeria. Three research objectives, research questions and hypotheses guided the study. The sample of the study was 385 derived from a population 1040851 using the Australian sample size calculator.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Statement of the Research Problem
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Questions
- Research Hypotheses
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of social media in combating child trafficking in Nigeria. The research investigates the types of social media content used in anti-child trafficking campaigns, assesses public awareness of these campaigns, and determines the extent to which these campaigns have contributed to reducing child trafficking.
- The role of social media in raising awareness about child trafficking.
- The effectiveness of different social media strategies in combating child trafficking.
- The extent of public awareness regarding anti-child trafficking campaigns on social media.
- The contribution of social media campaigns to the fight against child trafficking in Nigeria.
- The challenges and opportunities presented by using social media to address child trafficking.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction provides background information on human trafficking, particularly child trafficking in Nigeria, highlighting its prevalence and the need for effective countermeasures. It emphasizes the role of media in combating this issue and introduces social media as a potential tool. The Statement of the Research Problem outlines the lack of empirical evidence on social media's role in combating child trafficking in Nigeria, motivating the study. The Objectives of the Study clearly state the research aims. The Research Questions and Hypotheses formally structure the investigation. The Significance of the Study details the anticipated benefits for the public, government, and future research. The Scope of the Study defines the geographical area of the research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Social media, child trafficking, Nigeria, awareness campaigns, anti-trafficking strategies, public awareness, combating child trafficking, media effectiveness.
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- Wilson Peter (Author), 2023, Social media as a tool for combating child trafficking in Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1499919
