Technophobia and Use of Social Media by Undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria

Authors

  • Anuoluwa F. Awodoyin Department of Library and Information Science, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State
  • Ogungbade Ahmed Olakunle Department of Library and Information Science, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State

Keywords:

Technophobia, ICT –Phobia, social media, Social Media Use, Undergraduates

Abstract

This study examined undergraduates’ technophobia and use of social media. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The target population of the study comprised thirty-one thousand seven hundred and twenty-six (31,726) undergraduates from three selected universities in Ogun state. Stratified sampling technique was used to select nine hundred and ten (910) undergraduates which represent the sample size. A validated, self-designed and close-ended questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Findings revealed that the level of techno-phobia among undergraduates is high. The utilization of social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, You Tube, Twitter and online groups/ forums) among the undergraduates in Ogun State was high. However, there is no significant relationship between ICT-phobia and use of social media by the undergraduates. The study concluded that it is important to recognize the role of social media in modern communication and take measures to address any technophobia among undergraduates to ensure they can use technology to its maximum potential. The study recommended that universities should offer courses, workshops, and seminars that will educate undergraduates on the benefits and risks of social media and provide practical skills on how to use them effectively.

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Published

2024-09-15