scholarly journals Parents’ awareness and monitoring of teenage children’s use of social media in Delta State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Esharenana Adomi ◽  
Gloria Oyovwe-Tinuoye ◽  
Jennifer Igwela
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Social Media Site ◽  
The Social ◽  
Extensive Consultation ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined parents’ awareness of their teenage children use of social media in Delta State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study using a self-constructed questionnaire as instrument of data collection.The questionnaire was constructed after extensive consultation of related literature in order to ensure that relevant items were included in it. The population of the study comprised of all parents in Delta State, Nigeria but the study adopted a purposive sampling technique to select respondents for the study. Data were collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled “Parents’ awareness of their teenage children use of the social media (PATCUSM)”. The data collected were analysed using frequencies and simple percentages.The study has revealed that all parents’ were aware that their teenage children used social media; a majority of them indicated that their teens used their mothers’ device to access social media; teenagers use of Facebook attracted the highest responses followed by WhatsApp; a majority of the parents indicated that their teenage children access social media during the day, though most of them were not aware of the length of time their teens spent per visit to social media site; a majority of the respondents were aware that their teens used social media for academic matters and they monitored their teenage children. The study recommended that parents should ensure that they guide the children on fruitful use of social media to enhance their academic achievement and advancement; efforts should be made by parents to regularly monitor and supervise their teens children on social media in order to mitigate their use for antisocial purposes; parents should provide their teenage children with smart phones, but should monitor their use to ensure the teens use them for productive purposes.

scholarly journals Librarians’ Use of Social Media for Professional Development in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uloma Doris Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Online Forum ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Learning Development

This paper examined the use of social media for professional development by librarians in Nigeria. The study was carried out using the survey research method. The study population was made up of 1294 registered members of Nigerian Library Association Online Forum. Random sampling technique was used in selecting 297 respondents for the study. Data was collected by means of questionnaire. Findings from the study revealed that online discussion forums such as NLA online forum, online social networks such as Facebook and Wikis were mostly used for professional development, while others such as podcast and book marking tools were used minimally. Librarians were also found to learn mostly by reading through the conversations of others and joining discussion groups. Based on the findings, the study concluded that librarians in Nigeria actively seek means of professional development using social media and recommends among others, that the use of social media applications such as podcast and bookmarking tools be explored as they could also contribute to professional learning/development.

scholarly journals The Determinants of Phubbing Behaviour: a Millenials Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 806-812
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Disruptive Technologies ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Romantic Satisfaction

In this contemporary world, where disruptive technologies are making their way to change the entire lifestyle of a mankind, smart phones have emerged to be a life changer. The smart phones which contain the features of pocket computers possess many properties which include camera, internet, online video streaming, game applications and social media networking. However, despite their obvious advantages in bringing people together virtually, smartphones on the contrary have pulled the people apart in reality. Further, the increased usage of smartphone has given birth to different addictions which create the tendencies for the basis of „Phubbing‟. The term „Phubbing‟ is a combination of two words „phone‟ and „snubbing‟. According to oxford dictionary, phubbing is “The practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile device” led to hamper the social relationships and romantic satisfaction, that ultimately resulting into a partner‟s depression and dissatisfaction with life. The use of phone during a conversation interfere the sense of connection to the other person, and obstructs the quality of the conversation. Therefore, a deep understanding and insight is required in this area so as to protect & develop young brain socially and proactively. Keeping this in mind, a study was conducted among the millennial of Delhi (India) region so as to identify the key antecedents of Phubbing behavior. For the present study, 360 responses were collected through Purposive sampling technique. The study found that Watsapp addiction; Game addiction and Social Media addiction are the major determinants in affecting phubbing behavior of the millennial.

scholarly journals Arabic Language Lifelong Learning (A3L) Tutorial Platform Using WhatsApp Messenger

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggi Cecilia Safaningrum ◽  
A. R. Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Building Models ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This study examined the use of WhatsApp Messenger as a tutorial platform for Arabic language lifelong learning (A3L) at the Velsuf Institute. An exploratory research design was adopted and the purposive sampling technique was used in selecting participants for the study. Specifically, the study comprises 40 Velsuf Institute A3L learners. The WhatsApp Messenger was used as a tutorial delivery tool for the learners. Two research questions were raised and analyzed qualitatively. The result of the analysis indicated that WhatsApp Messenger could be used as tutorial delivery tool for A3L following the prescribed steps and procedures. Twelve Arabic lessons were learned which include contents for learners, quizzes, feedbacks and learner supports. Based on the findings, it was recommended that researchers need to extensively respond to the growing need of a body of research in this area, especially building models and strategies that work for the use of social media for the improvement of A3L delivery. Additionally, the A3L facilitators should be equipped with the skills of using mobile technologies, particularly the social media for A3L enhancement.

scholarly journals Influence of Social Media Activities on Higher Secondary Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-418
Author(s):  
D Johnraj David ◽  
Mr Muthupandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Rural Locality

Social media is a convenient network of communication for people nowadays. This study is an attempt to examine the application and usefulness of social media activities in academics. The main objective of the study is to find out the level of social media activities of the higher secondary students concerning gender, class, locality of the school, and types of school. The sample size for the study comprised 707 students. The investigator used the social media activities scale prepared and validated by D.Johnraj David and Dr.P.Muthupandi. A Simple random sampling technique was used to collect the sample from various schools. Data was analysed through mean, standard deviation, and “t” tests. The findings of the study indicate that (i) male students have significantly higher use of social media activities than female students (ii)students studying in XII standard have significantly higher use of social media activities than students studying in XI standard students (iii) urban locality school students have significantly higher use of social media activities than rural locality school students(iv) students studying in aided schools have significantly higher use of social media activities than students in unaided schools.

scholarly journals Social Dimensions of Adolescents' Use of Social Media: A Descriptive Study on a Sample of Secondary School Students in Jeddah

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-171
Author(s):  
Abdal rahman Abdallah Abdal Rahman Al-Omri Abdal rahman Abdallah Abdal Rahman Al-Omri
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
School Students ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Nowadays, the usage of social media sites among the members of the society has grown and has become more popular among young people, especially the adolescents who are more exposed to these digital sites. In this study we are trying to identify the social dimensions of using the social media among high school student boys. This study is a descriptive study that adopts the social survey method. The field study data were collected from a sample of students in some secondary schools in Jeddah, estimated at 302 students, through a questionnaire distributed to those respondents. The most important results of this study is related to family dimensions found that the majority of the study sample belong to medium-sized families, who live in rented apartments, with middle-income, mostly it comes from the salary of the job, and most respondents' parent have a low level of education which is secondary. The data on social dimensions which is related to friends has indicated that respondents share their preference to use mobile phones to access preferred social networking sites such as WhatsApp, YouTube and Snapchat, with addiction to their excessive exposure to sites that address their various contemporary issues. The results showed the modest role of the educational school in directing; the use of adolescents for social media, as well as the gap in the relationship between students and their teachers, although some of the students are urged to use social media sites more often.

scholarly journals Role of Social Media Networks in Promoting Hotel Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Reena Lakha ◽  
Prof (Dr) A C Vaid
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Social Media Site ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Insight Into

In recent years, the hotel industry has started to follow social media marketing strategy as part of its marketing campaign to improve its brand value. Social networking channels are the means a hotel is promoting itself through. There are various channels that the hotels use to communicate with the clients. This paper aims to pick the best channel and use it wisely, so it helps the hotel industry the most. This paper aims to identify the available social media sites for the hotel industry. This study adds new knowledge regarding the hotel's most common social media site. The paper will provide insight into the medium of the social site used for communications and the use of social media advertisements as an integral part of the hotel's marketing strategy.

scholarly journals Development of Arabic Language Lifelong Learning (A3L) Tutorial Platform Using WhatsApp Mobile Application

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ḥafṣa Azalea Azra
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Building Models ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This study examined the use of WhatsApp mobile application as a tutorial platform for Arabic language lifelong learning (A3L) at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). An exploratory research design was adopted and the purposive sampling technique was used in selecting participants for the study. Specifically, the study comprises 40 USIM A3L learners. The WhatsApp mobile application was used as a tutorial delivery tool for the learners. Two research questions were raised and analyzed qualitatively. The result of the analysis indicated that WhatsApp mobile application could be used as tutorial delivery tool for A3L following the prescribed steps and procedures. Twelve Arabic lessons were learned which include contents for learners, quizzes, feedbacks and learner supports. Based on the findings, it was recommended that researchers need to extensively respond to the growing need of a body of research in this area, especially building models and strategies that work for the use of social media for the improvement of A3L delivery. Additionally, the A3L facilitators should be equipped with the skills of using mobile technologies, particularly the social media for A3L enhancement.

scholarly journals Arabic Language Lifelong Learning (A3L) Tutorial Platform Using WhatsApp Messenger

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggi Cecilia Safaningrum ◽  
A. R. Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Building Models ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This study examined the use of WhatsApp Messenger as a tutorial platform for Arabic language lifelong learning (A3L) at the Velsuf Institute. An exploratory research design was adopted and the purposive sampling technique was used in selecting participants for the study. Specifically, the study comprises 40 Velsuf Institute A3L learners. The WhatsApp Messenger was used as a tutorial delivery tool for the learners. Two research questions were raised and analyzed qualitatively. The result of the analysis indicated that WhatsApp Messenger could be used as tutorial delivery tool for A3L following the prescribed steps and procedures. Twelve Arabic lessons were learned which include contents for learners, quizzes, feedbacks and learner supports. Based on the findings, it was recommended that researchers need to extensively respond to the growing need of a body of research in this area, especially building models and strategies that work for the use of social media for the improvement of A3L delivery. Additionally, the A3L facilitators should be equipped with the skills of using mobile technologies, particularly the social media for A3L enhancement.

scholarly journals Usage of Social Media Applications and Social Interaction Patterns among Teenagers

2020 ◽  
Vol V (IV) ◽  
pp. 147-160
Author(s):  
Abdul Rehman Qaisar ◽  
Maryam Shahid ◽  
Sajjad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications

The present finding aimed at studying "Usage of Social Media Applications and Social Interaction Patterns among Teenagers". Keeping in view the major concepts of the study, Uses and Gratification theory and Dependency theory is applied. In the current study, data were collected from the students of schools and colleges through the survey research method. A well-designed questionnaire is used for data collection. A purposive convenient sampling technique is used. A sample of 400 students is selected. The analysis of findings reveals that teenagers more frequently use WhatsApp (81%). Teenagers like Education-related content on social media applications (66%). The findings also reveal that teenagers agree that the use of social media applications has reduced Indoor Activities (79%). A correlation test is applied. The hypothesis of the study is that there is a negative relationship between times of using social media applications with content liking on social media applications. Times of using social media applications are negatively correlated with the reduction of Indoor Activities, Offline Friendship, Outdoor Activities and Sports.

Like, Share, Recommend

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin N. A. Yartey ◽  
Louisa Ha
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Network Externalities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Point To Point

In this study, the authors examine the use of smart phones for self-broadcasting among college students based on motivation and network externalities theories. The authors propose that smartphones have changed telephones from a point-to-point interpersonal medium to a broadcast medium for individuals to disseminate information to their networks through the use of social media. The authors hypothesized that the more friends and followers a student has on Facebook and Twitter respectively, the more likely the student will use friends and followers as self-broadcasting mediums from their smartphones. The hypothesis was supported based on survey data collected at a public university. The study also discusses the social implications of using smartphones as a broadcast and self-promotion medium.

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