ABSTRACT Though, the Internet is a commonplace communication facility in different parts of the world, its discovery and widespread usage is a very recent event. The access to the use of the internet as a medium of communication diffused widely and swiftly across the globe. The internet is mostly popular am on students and influences them in so many ways. The aim of this research project is to investigate the sociological assessment of internet usage among students of Kaduna State University Main Campus. Relevant literatures were reviewed with the intention of critically analyzing literature of other authors on the issue of sociological assessment of internet usage among students Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting respondents and purpose sampling was used in the in-depth interview. Findings revealed that a vast majority of Kaduna State University students are computer and internet users and they made use of it everyday mainly for assignments. Findings also revealed that the use of the internet cost the students financially. Therefore, a major solution to the problem arising from internet usage could be solved by making internet services available.
A SOCIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF INTERNET USAGE AMONG STUDENTS OF KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS, KADUNA
ABSTRACT Though, the Internet is a commonplace communication facility in different parts of the world, its discovery and widespread usage is a very recent event. The access to the use of the internet as a medium of communication diffused widely and swiftly across the globe. The internet is mostly popular am on students and influences them in so... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT T hough, the Internet is a commonplace communication facility in different parts of the world, its discovery and widespread usage is a very recent event. The access to the use of the internet as a medium of communication diffused widely and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT For schools to be effective, computer literacy should be demonstrated through computer availability as well as student’s awareness and usage of library related website. The research design is a descriptive survey which comprises a sample of 383 students randomly selected from a population of YABATECH students. The research instrument... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this research, majority of the students use mobile phones (smart phones)/laptops thus 55(40.44%) with 53(38.97%) using their smart phones as the main device for accessing the internet. The respondents also confirmed the internet has helped significantly improved their academic work or studies generally with all 136(100%) saying... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this research, majority of the students use mobile phones (smart phones)/laptops thus 55(40.44%) with 53(38.97%) using their smart phones as the main device for accessing the internet. The respondents also confirmed the internet has helped significantly improved their academic work or studies generally with all 136(100%) saying... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this research, majority of the students use mobile phones (smart phones)/laptops thus 55(40.44%) with 53(38.97%) using their smart phones as the main device for accessing the internet. The respondents also confirmed the internet has helped significantly improved their academic work or studies generally with all 136(100%) saying... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this research, majority of the students use mobile phones (smart phones)/laptops thus 55(40.44%) with 53(38.97%) using their smart phones as the main device for accessing the internet. The respondents also confirmed the internet has helped significantly improved their academic work or studies generally with all 136(100%) saying... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study investigated internet usage, social support and gender as predictors of self concept among four hundred and eighty six (486) undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. They consisted of two hundred and thirty (230) males and two hundred and fifty six (256) females aged 18-32 years with a mean age of 25 years.... Continue Reading
ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS IN KADUNA STATE ABSTRACT The research provides an assessment of the utilization of internet services among students in federal institution in Kaduna State. It provides a conceptual and theoretical appraisal of the nature, challenges... Continue Reading