Use of Social Media for Establishing Virtual Relationships among Select University Students

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dc.contributor.authorARIKEWUYO, Abdulgaffar Olawale
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-30T11:18:15Z
dc.date.available2020-01-30T11:18:15Z
dc.date.issued2018-05-15
dc.descriptionNilen_US
dc.description.abstractThis research is an investigation of a prominent social media community (River 9ija) of Nigerian students across various higher institutions. Through in-depth interview, the study sampled 27 Nigerian students studying in various higher institutions in different countries. Findings from this study revealed that social media platforms do not only function as a medium of social connection and interaction; they play pivotal and significant roles in educating, informing, establishing all forms of business, romantic and educational relationships. Findings further showed that River 9ija is a great tool for fostering community integration. It was also found that the virtual community creates an opportunity for students to understand themselves better and have a common goal. Based on the findings, it was concluded that university students have found a common and unifying ground where they can interact and express themselves. It was, therefore, recommended that interaction via River 9ija needs to be encouraged, but moderated so that these students will not lose focus or concentration while in school.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipNilen_US
dc.identifier.citationArikewuyo, A. Oen_US
dc.identifier.issnNil
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3613
dc.publisherFaculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorinen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesNjl;
dc.subjectCommunication;en_US
dc.subjectSocial Media;en_US
dc.subjectRelationship;en_US
dc.subjectSnapchat;en_US
dc.subjectStudent;en_US
dc.subjectVirtual Communityen_US
dc.titleUse of Social Media for Establishing Virtual Relationships among Select University Studentsen_US
dc.title.alternativeNilen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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