The Relationship Between Skit Programmes And Moral Behaviour Of Pupils In Public Primary Schools In Calabar Metropolis Of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between skit programmes and moral behaviour of pupils in public primary schools in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State- Nigeria. Three research questions were posed which were converted to three statements of hypotheses. Literature review was carried out based on the variables under study. Survey research design was used for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the 198 primary school pupils from 5 public primary schools. A validated 20 items four-point modified Likert scale questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypotheses at 0.5 level of significance. The result revealed that there is a significant relationship between dramatic skits, comedy skits and religious skits and moral behaviour of pupils in public primary schools in Calabar Metropolis. It is recommended that, Parents and guardians should endeavour to control and increase access to positive dramatic comedies by their children. This will enable them to be mindful of the level of attention their children give to unnecessary comedies. National film and Video Censor Board should ensure strict rules and regulations on skit programmes that contain violence, nudity,dishonesty, illicit acts and drug abuse. Hence, bans and penalties should be strictly levied on any television stations and skit channels that deviate from the broadcasting down rules and regulations.