In politics today, the media are very important in reporting political activities. There are certain ways they report political actors which allow the people to develop a level of perception about the politicians. The media often frame reports, not only for people on what they should think about (agenda setting)but on how they should think (framing). This study critically examines the types of framing that the media explored during the 2015 presidential elections in Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Titles pages
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of content vi
List of Tables ix
Acronyms x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 6
1.3 Research questions 9
1.4 Purpose of the study 9
1.5 Significance of the study 10
1.6 Scope of study 10
1.7 Limitations of the study 11
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction 12
2.1 The concept of framing 12
2.2 Types of Frames Employed in the Coverage of Elections 14
2.3 Direction of News Framing on Political Parties/Candidates 19
7 2.4 Factors that Influence Media News Framing 22
2.5 Role of Media in Politics 26
2.6 Theoretical Framework: Framing Theory 30
2.7 Empirical Studies 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 41
3.1 Research Design 41
3.2 Study Population 41
3.3 Study Period 42
3.4 Sampling Technique and Sample Size 42
3.5 Unit of Analysis 43
3.6 Research Instrument 43
3.7 Method of Data Collection 52
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 54
3.9 Validity and Reliability of Instruments 54
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.0 introduction 56
4.1 Discussion of Findings in Relation to Research Questions 56
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction 88
5.1 Summary 88
5.2 Conclusion 91
8 5.3 Recommendations 92
REFERENCES 94
APPENDIX 98
