Use of Social Media for Sexual Expression among Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis

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dc.contributor.authorShehu, Amina
dc.contributor.authorAbdulRauf-Salau, Aishat
dc.contributor.authorBalogun, A. Naeem
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-10T08:56:50Z
dc.date.available2024-05-10T08:56:50Z
dc.date.issued2018-11
dc.description.abstractApplying uses and gratifications theory (UGT), this research examined the motives for using social media for sexual expression among adolescents in Ilorin metropolis. Survey research design was used to conduct the study where copies of questionnaire were administered to obtain data from 363 adolescents within the age group of 13-17 in secondary schools. Results indicated that majority of respondents’ motives for sexual expression on social media is to derive certain information on their personal preference. The study concluded that, adolescents in Ilorin metropolis use social media for sexual expression to gratify informational needs. Therefore, it was recommended that further study should be conducted with a focus on the impact of sexual expression on social media on adolescents’ attitude, behavior and safety.
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/14053
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofseries6; 2
dc.subjectAdolescents
dc.subjectSexuality
dc.subjectSexual Behavior
dc.subjectSocial Media
dc.titleUse of Social Media for Sexual Expression among Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis
dc.typeArticle

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