Exploring the Role of Gender in the Effectiveness of Jingle, Movies and Crusade Strategies on Adolescent Restiveness in Nigeria

Abstract

The research examined the effects of jingles, films, and crusades on the social behaviours and restlessness of Nigerian teenagers. Using a combination of surveys and pretest posttest control group, quasi-experiments, the study investigated how the implementation of these techniques could help reduce social issues and restlessness among adolescents in Nigeria. Two Research Question and four hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study, which involved a sample of 1,200 participants. Data collection was done through the Adolescents and Social Vices in Nigeria Questionnaire (ASVNQ), comprising seven sections labelled A to G. The internal consistency and reliability of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha, resulting in an average reliability coefficient of 0.79. Data analysis involved calculating mean and standard deviation, with inferential statistics such as t-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA used to explore and support the hypotheses. The results indicated varying levels of adolescent engagement in survival contexts in Nigeria, as well as diverse causes of adolescent restiveness. Additionally, a variety of non-formal education approaches were employed to tackle social issues in Nigeria. The study revealed that jingles, movies, and crusade techniques had notable primary impacts on adolescent survival, restlessness, and social vice prevention. It was recommended that the Nigerian government increase investment in adolescent education using efficient non-formal education strategies, and that relevant authorities conduct regular awareness campaigns, among other measures.