This research exercise is on the influence of new media in social life of Nigeria youth; in Godfrey Okoye University students. The research study adopted the media systems dependency theory as the theoretical framework for this study. The method used for this study was survey research method, with the population of 1640 students and a sample size of 311 students. The study revealed that over 68% of Nigerian youth log in on social media at least four to six times in a week and that over 80% of...
ABSTRACT With the growth of entertainment education serial dramas worldwide and the general evaluation research on their impacts on the audience, this study toed a different line by looking at the rationale behind the production, its contents and how the contents promote social change. Social change has received minimal consideration in edutainment research here in Ghana. By finding out how YOLO, an edutainment programme promotes social change through edutainment, interviewing the producer of...
ABSTRACT The study examined media advocacy as practiced by Civil Society organizations in pushing for development agenda in Ghana. The study employed an exploratory research design and a sample size of three(3) CSOs namely Ghana Integrity Initiative, Media Foundation for West Africa and the Centre for Democratic Development using the purposive sampling technique. Underpinned by the Agenda Setting and the Two-step flow theory, interviews were conducted for data collection. Interviews were then...
ABSTRACT This study investigated how graduate students in the four Departments of Faculty of Foreign Languages Education and Communication (FFLEC) use new media technologies. The students were purposively sampled from the four Departments in FFLEC and interviewed. The study adopted the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Technology Appropriation Model to properly contextualize the research. The graduate students were of the view that the social connection provided...
Background: Students in the modern world are busy using social media for different purposes along with other activities. Research studies revealed that excessive use of social media influence the mental health of students. This study was design to measure the relationship of social media and depression among university students. Objectives: The main objectives of the study were, to investigate the perception of university students regarding the usage of social media networks, to find out gend...
ABSTRACT Trafficking and use of illicit drugs (banned substances) have become prevalent, menacing and deadly plague unleashing social and health hazards on the human race, yet with increased economic patronage. The problem is more prevalent in the developing nations, while Nigeria is one of the most affected African countries. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has acknowledged this fact. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government through her Anti-drug abuse agencies, the...
ABSTRACT Over time information concerning exclusive breastfeeding has been passed to nursing mothers. This suggests that several print media communicators sources such as healthcare personnel’s or healthcare workers, family and friends, social media, television, radio, newspaper, billboard, flyer have been used as an important tool to influence communication and promotion to nursing mothers. The study therefore sought to explore the existence of, and the kinds of messages put in place by th...
This study was carried out to investigate the adoption of social networks media for reference services in academic libraries. Thus, the study discovered among others, the meaning of social networking media and the types of social networking media tools that can be applied in the reference section by the reference librarian for the provision of reference services in academic libraries. To achieve the objectives of this study, four (4) research questi...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the impact of social network sites on employee productivity with special reference to UAC Nigeria Plc. The objectives of the study were to find out the influence of social networking sites on employee performance, to investigate the effect of social networking sites on employee organizational commitment and examine the effect of social networking sites on employee productivity. Bases on the objectives of the study three research questions were posed which also led...
ABSTRACT This inquiry examined theEffect of Social Networks on the Behaviour of Secondary School Students in Mercy Model Schools, Ilaporu-Ijebu of Ogun State, Nigeria. It investigated the Risk that comes with use of Social Network on the Secondary School Students in Mercy Model Schools. The study made use of descriptive survey research. The population consisted of all the students in Mercy Model Schools which preliminary investigation put at 200 students. The sample size is comprised of 96 ...
The present Comparative Study provides for a results of the work performed and the relevant findings within the project "Political advertising and media campaign during the pre-election period", commissioned by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, under the project number 2700395. As required in the Terms of Reference, this Study represents a part of the project "Support to Media Institutions, Information Pluralism, Freedom of Media and Safety of Journalists in Montenegro". The aim of the Comparat...
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of social networking sites on workplace productivity. Objectives of the study include: to examine the effect of social media on employees’ productivity; to identify the impact of using social media as a strategic communications tool on employee productivity and cost effectiveness; to identify the positive and the negative consequences of employees’ individual media use; to evaluate the potential benefits of social networking sites for business ...
ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to find out Enugu Residents Perception of New Media as a means of Communication. In this research work, some research questions were raised which included, if Enugu residents see media as a means of communication; what purpose do they use new media for; how credible is the new media and if new media is seen as an agent of social change. The study used the questionnaire to collect primary data, while secondary data was sourced from textbooks, journals, magaz...
ABSTRACT In today’s world where the Internet has experienced tremendous growth, social networking sites have become highly significant in students' lives. The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media on students. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Three research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students had access to the internet. Survey technique, interview, and online observation were the research methods used...
Abstract Student conflicts in secondary schools are one of the most common challenges faced in the 21st century in the modern world. Kenya has faced several incidents of student conflicts in Secondary schools mainly attributed to the cases of indiscipline and conflicts among students in the schools. In Kericho County, several incidences of student conflicts have been witnessed in the different schools, which have caused widespread material losses and other social impacts. The study therefore...