INFLUENCE OF NIGERIAN HOME VIDEO FILMS ON CRIMINALITY

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the influence of Nigerian home video films on criminality in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State. Specifically, the study ascertain if there is an over-emphasis of negative themes in Nigerian movies.the study also, identify the negative effects or disadvantages associated with watching Nigerian movies.

To find out how Nigerian movies can affect the society indirectly.the study further, suggest ways to prevent or reduce the negative effects or malevolence caused by Nigerian movies in our contemporary society. A total of 77 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that Some of the negative effect of Nigerian home video films on teenagers are  Use of violence. Also, Another negative effect it has on teenagers is the use of Drug abuse .furthermore,Offensive language is one of the effect of Nigeria home video films on teenagers. And lastly, In most cases home video has caused the increase in rape reports in the society. The study hereby recommend that Home Video Programmes should be controlled by parents to maximize the inherent advantages for Junior Secondary School students in the state. Also,Time spent on viewing by students could be restricted to prevent addiction and counter negative tendencies associated with prolonged watching of Home video by Junior Secondary school students. Finally,Teachers should educate their students on the differences of role play in drama and the actual reality of life such that students will not always take every action in a movie with hook and silk as behavior they could emulate.