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Nigerbiblios
Volume 24, No. 1 & 2 Jan. - Dec. 2016

Pages 59 - 72

Effects of Social Media (Net Works) on Reading Culture of Secondary School Students: A Case Study of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)

Allahde Shehu, Garba, Ayuba A., Hamsetu, Abu-Udenyi

Abstract

The paper focused the findings of the study of effects of social networking sites on reading habits of some selected secondary schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council. The population of study was 50 students randomly selected from 5 secondary schools. Questionnaire and interview were the basic instruments used for the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were presented in tables for the use of the study. The findings showed that there is an increasing number of students' subscription to social networking sites, excessive and addiction to their usage with a decline to reading habits for either academic or personal development. The study reveal that though there is need for students to use social networking sites, it has become necessary to reduce the time spent on such sites and be also engaged in reading print materials to improve the declining performance of students in academic activities.

Keyword(s)

social media, reading culture, secondary school

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