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Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos

Authors: Akoja Mofoluke

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Idia Journal Of Mass Communication, Igbinedion University

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This study examined the influence of social media usage on the mental and physical well-being of undergraduates of the University of Lagos. Social media has evolved into a veritable tool used by many to connect with others. However, excessive usage of social media platforms has been observed to undermine the well-being of the platforms’ users. The research was based on the uses and gratification as well as the media system dependency theories. Using the survey research design, a structured questionnaire was distributed to a sample size of 582 respondents drawn from undergraduates in the University of Lagos, using the multi stage sampling technique. 478 copies were duly filled, retrieved and analysed. Results were presented using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Findings of the study revealed that frequent social media usage has significant negative influence on the mental and physical well-being (x?=2.25) of the undergraduate students, hence the rejection of all the null hypotheses. The study concluded that although social media has many significant positive qualities, it also possesses the power to adversely influence young people’s well-being. Thus the study recommends that schools, parents/guardians, Federal/State governments, and the ministries of education, communication, and science and technology must take overarching responsibility for the role social media usage plays in young people’s lives. Measures should be put in place to control the youth’s usage of social media. Also needed is regular sensitization of young people on the ills of social media.

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Akoja,M. . (2020). Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos, 5 (), 167-167.

Akoja,M. . "Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos" 5, no (), (2020): 167-167.

Akoja,M. and . (2020). Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos, 5 (), pp167-167.

AkojaM, . Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos. 2020, 5 ():167-167.

Akoja,Mofoluke , . "Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos", 5 . (2020) : 167-167.

A.Mofoluke , "Social media usage and well-being of undergraduates in the University of Lagos" vol.5, no., pp. 167-167, 2020.

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