Social networking and study patterns among students of agriculture in Nigerian universities
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Florence O. Ifeanyieze [3] ; Michael E. Ikehi [3] ; Francis M. Onu [1] ; Julie W. Zimoghen [1] ; Marajos Alkali [2]
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[1] Niger Delta University
Niger Delta University
Nigeria
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[2] Federal College of Education
Federal College of Education
Shahuchi, Nigeria
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[3] University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 56, Nº 6, 2019, págs. 726-739
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The study focused on how students in universities in Nigeria, particularly students studying agriculture rationed their time between social networking and studying. The study reported the social networking and studying patterns among students and the frequent activities they engage in while on social networks. The survey study had a population of 2052 and a sample of 996 respondents. Findings of the study revealed competitive patterns of social networking and study periods, the average hours spent daily and the most preferred time for studying and social networking as influenced by gender, location and religion. Findings further revealed that students are inclined to using social networks for non-academic purposes. The study recommended the adoption of social networks in pedagogy to balance students’ socialising time with e-studying.
