Perception And Attitude Towards The Use Of Social Media Network Among Benue State University Undergraduates
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 8
Abstract
This study examines perception and attitude towards the use of social media network among Benue state university undergraduates. The study employed an ex post facto research design to investigate how each variable influence social media network and their joint influence. A sample of 320 participants were randomly selected consisting of 189 (59.1%) male and 131(40.9%) female with ages ranging from 18-43 (Mean age=25) were. Three instruments namely: Perception Scale, Attitude Scale and Social Media Network Scale were used for data collation and the reliability Coefficient of the actual instrument in the study was arrived at Cronbach‟s alpha .78 for perception .76 for Attitude and .81 for Social Media Network Scale. Data collate were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results revealed that perception independently predicted the use of social media network. Attitude did not independently predict the use of social media network. Perception and attitude jointly predicted the use of social media network among Benue State University undergraduates. Based on the findings, therefore the study recommends that students‟ use of social media network should not be seen as a crime or social vices. Nevertheless, the use of social media during productive hours like lectures, exams, be avoided so as to concentrate more on their studies. Undergraduates should also be weary of the dangers associated with the use of social media such as, cyber crime- impersonation, job scam, defrauding amongst others.
Authors and Affiliations
Patrick Saaondo PhD, James Aondoakula Igbaakaa
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