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IMPACT OF CABLE TELEVISION ON CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
Abstract
Western states like US, France, UK, etc are technological developed particularly in television and motion programmes this made them dominate other developing nations which include Nigeria as a a result Nigerians portray Western cultures and values cultivated through the media. On this thrust that the research examine the influence of cable television services on cultural imperialism and that is why research is anchored on cultural imperialism theory. Survey research method with questionanire was used to elicit data from respondents who are DSTV viewers in Port Harcourt metropolis. Findings shows that majority of the respondents exposed themselves to television more than to other media and they rely on cable television particularly DSTV/GOTV, Startimes while about 21% are still fans of local stations. Also, viewing habit of the respondents shows that they were moderate television viewers as their watching pattern ranged bewteen 30 minutes- 6 hours. Though, many watch televison regularly at least 4 times in a week. Respondents have preference for foreign televison channels because they believe it meets their gratification, offers quality of audiovisual, it has rich contents, it entertains and available all time unlike local television stations that close at 10 pm, 11, pm or 1 am. They admitted that they were been exposed to illicit drugs, new sexual behaviour, dressing patterns and they also imminated foreign stars and celebrities. It is recommeded thatmedia managers and other stakeholders should improve and enhance the qualities of programme and equipment used in producing and distributing media contents in this advanced era.
Abstract
Western states like US, France, UK, etc are technological developed particularly in television and motion programmes this made them dominate other developing nations which include Nigeria as a a result Nigerians portray Western cultures and values cultivated through the media. On this thrust that the research examine the influence of cable television services on cultural imperialism and that is why research is anchored on cultural imperialism theory. Survey research method with questionanire was used to elicit data from respondents who are DSTV viewers in Port Harcourt metropolis. Findings shows that majority of the respondents exposed themselves to television more than to other media and they rely on cable television particularly DSTV/GOTV, Startimes while about 21% are still fans of local stations. Also, viewing habit of the respondents shows that they were moderate television viewers as their watching pattern ranged bewteen 30 minutes- 6 hours. Though, many watch televison regularly at least 4 times in a week. Respondents have preference for foreign televison channels because they believe it meets their gratification, offers quality of audiovisual, it has rich contents, it entertains and available all time unlike local television stations that close at 10 pm, 11, pm or 1 am. They admitted that they were been exposed to illicit drugs, new sexual behaviour, dressing patterns and they also imminated foreign stars and celebrities. It is recommeded thatmedia managers and other stakeholders should improve and enhance the qualities of programme and equipment used in producing and distributing media contents in this advanced era.
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