ABSTRACTToday, the advancements in the field of communication technology created a world with no boundary or limitations. We have witnessed the immense power of the internet and social networking sites are redefining the field of communication, which in conjunction with other communication media and technology, turned the world into a global village, thereby, di...
AbstractThe aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media on the student’s academic performance [A study of students of University of Abuja]. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the University of Abuja, using the simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling. Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Abuja, had access to the internet. To this end, the r...
AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the impact of social media on modern journalism in Makurdi metropolis. To achieve this aim, the survey research method and chi-square were used. Subjects were drawn from journalists in Makurdi metropolis in Benue State, using the purposive sampling technique. Three research questions and one alternative hypothesis guided the study. Research findings showed that social media have enhanced the productivity of journalists in Makurdi metropolis and a...
ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of social media (Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, Internet, E-mail, Google+, Twitter etc) on political promises especially during electoral activities such as electoral campaigns, voting etc, and how political promises delivered through social media influence people who access social networking. The study was also carried out to investigate whether social media help the politicians to achieve electoral victory than using mass media to make political vows. ...
Abstract The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media on the student’s academic performance [A study of students of University of Abuja]. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the University of Abuja, using the simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling. Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Abuja, had access to the internet. To this end, the ...
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the impact of social media on modern journalism in Makurdi metropolis. To achieve this aim, the survey research method and chi-square were used. Subjects were drawn from journalists in Makurdi metropolis in Benue State, using the purposive sampling technique. Three research questions and one alternative hypothesis guided the study. Research findings showed that social media have enhanced the productivity of journalists in Makurdi metropolis and ...
ABSTRACT This paper is a study of the possible impact of gender in the societal attitudes towards rape, rape victims and perpetrators. Under the subject of Gender and Sexualities, this paper seeks to find new ways to eradicate the problem of rape by studying the impact of societal attitudes through gender and gender role stereotyping, and their influence on sex and sexuality. A study of a possible rape culture is also an examination of the deeply embedded power structures that create inequal...
This study x-rayed the relationship between social media and family relationship. Social media are communication platforms evolved by the technological revolutions of the 21st century where users of the channels log on to the Internet to chat and send pictures. These platforms included but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Telegram and Instagram. There is a grmving impression that physical interactions and communications which helped to bond the ties of families members are fast e...
ABSTRACT Blogging has become a major tool for people to interact and make known their various perspectives on life and the world at large. The study investigates the usage and practice of blogging by Ghanaian women. Using the theory of technology diffusion and adoption, liberal feminist theory and the sense of agency and community, the study establishes that Ghanaian women are actively engaging with blogs by creating personal journal blogs, writing on diverse themes but predominantly on love...
The Cambridge Analytica data scandal has sparked a widespread privacy debate and put Facebook in the eye of a PR storm. Automatically this raises questions from an advertisers perspective. ‘Should we gear up for an audience decrease and reshuffle budget?’ Not really. No advertiser data has been affected and this is mainly an issue on user level, so Facebook already implemented actions to solidify the privacy of its users which is a benefit for advertisers too. It was a former staff member...
Abstract The role of themedia in conflicts has been a concernacrossthe world. Its effecthas intensifiedenormouslyand scholarsare yet to concuron the extentof the media effect on conflicts and peace-building. The general objective of the study was to assess the media influence on the conduct of electioneering process in Kenya with reference to Kisumu County. The specific objectives of the study were to: investigate the typeof influenceof the media duringelectioneering process in Kenya with re...
Abstract: This study explores the role of international media in changing the narrative of conflict in Rwanda and peace building after the genocide in 1994. To achieve this goal, the study focused on three specific objectives. First, it provided account of conflict and peace building efforts in Rwanda after the civil war and genocide of 1994. Second, it explained the influence of international media in the changing narrative of the conflict to shape peace building in Rwanda. Third, the study...
INTRODUCTION2 DEFINITION OF TERMS:2 LITERATURE REVIEW:3 SCOPE OF WORK:3 OVERVIEW:3 USAGE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES3 EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION (LOSS OF INTEREST IN OTHER ACTIVITIES)4 IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION:4 IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION ON STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE5 IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION ON EMPLOYEES5 METHODOLOGY5 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION:6 ANALYSIS OF DATA:6 DISCUSSIONS AND RESULTS6 SUMMARY9 CONCLUSION9 REFERENCES:9
ABSTRACTThe study was to establish the influence of media on democracy in Kampala. Uganda. Theobjectives included to determine the influence of print media on democrac . establish the efl~’ctof broad cast media on democracy and to establish the effect of social media on democracy inKampala. Uganda. The study used both qualitative and quantitati\’e research approaches. Theclam was collected from 149 respondents who responded or returned the questionnaires hack. Thestudy results on first ob...
ABSTRACT Most studies in Social media indicate that about 52% of the world’s population, including school going ones has been found to be frequent users of the social media networking. Despite this understanding few studies have examined the implication of media networks on academic performance of secondary school students. Using rational choice theory and planned behavior theory, this study examined the Implications of psycho- social media networking on academic performance among Adolescen...