EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, 2003-2023

ABSTRACT

The study examined the effect of social media on the students of the University of Benin, 2003-2023. The study cover the evolution of social media and its emergence in Nigeria, the various social, economic and political activities that the University of Benin students have been using the social media to engaged, the contents that influence student of the University of Benin behaviour, effects of social media on students of University of Benin. The impact of social media on University of Benin students is the main topic of discussion here. The selection of the issue stems from the pervasive impact of social media on how University of Benin students are seen in terms of their attire, interpersonal interactions, attendance, cognitive ability, academic performance, lecture attentiveness, and many other areas. The decision to conduct this research was also influenced by how the University of Benin, departmental managers, and student union would use them. Students at the University of Benin are now utilizing social media by setting up group chats in their classes, where they disseminate information from the department administration and school authorities.