Motivations for Facebook use and psychological outcomes among undergraduates in North-Central, Nigeria
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2024
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Journal of Communication and Media Research. Published by Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON)
Abstract
The ubiquity of use of social networking sites, particularly, Facebook, among university students has sparked
discussion of different dimensions. Social media platforms have continued to influence many aspects of human life
and interaction including emotional, psychological and relationship. This study therefore investigates the motivations
for Facebook use and its psychological consequences among university undergraduates. Specifically, the research
sought to examine what spurs undergraduates to use Facebook which consequently influence their psychological
well-being in terms of self-esteem, sense of belonging and satisfaction with campus life. Using the survey method, a
total of 400 undergraduates from three universities in North-Central Nigeria, were sampled in this study. Findings
from this study reveal that Facebook use has a direct relationship with Facebook intensity, self-esteem, and sense of
belonging. However, findings did not predict a direct association of Facebook use and satisfaction with campus life.
Also, Facebook intensity did not predict a direct relationship with self-esteem, sense of belonging, and satisfaction
with campus life.
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Facebook, Psychological Outcomes, Self-Esteem, Sense of Belonging, Campus Life