This research article explores the public perception of media coverage of natural disasters, specifically focusing on the 2022 floods in the South-South region of Nigeria. The study sought to understand how the media portrayed the floods and how this coverage influenced public opinion and response to the disaster. Through interviews and surveys with residents affected by the floods, the research examined the role of the media in shaping perceptions of natural disasters and informing disaster response efforts. The findings of this study have implications for media ethics, disaster communication, and public understanding of natural hazards.
Public Perception, Media Coverage, Natural Disasters, and Floods
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