Abstract

The main objective of this study was to explore the effects of news reports and crime shows based on sexual assault cases on female students of Punjab province. Research work used quantitative method to find out the effects on female students of Punjab province. Theoretical framework of the study was structured with the help of cultivation theory. Data was collected through Survey method. Population for survey method was comprised of female students of Punjab province. Sample size was selected using purposive sampling. Findings of the research study showed that female students of Punjab province have enormous effect after watching news reports and crime shows related to sexual assault cases. News reports and crime shows based on sexual assault cases evoke fear, stimulate aggression, cause anxiety and feeling of unsafe and isolation among female students of Punjab province. Keywords: Sexual Assault, News reports, Crime shows, Female Students, TV news channel.

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