CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study
The world is today celebrating the improvements in communication technology which has
broadened the scope of communication through Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs). Modern Technology in communication no doubt has turned the entire
world into a “Global village”. But as it is, technology like two sides of a coin, bring with it
both negative and positive sides. It helps people to be better informed, enlightened, and
keeping abreast with world developments (Osharive, 2015). It is no longer news that
technology exposes mankind to a better way of doing things. Social networking sites include:
Twitter, Yahoo Messenger, Facebook Messenger, Blackberry Messenger (BBM), Whatsapp
messenger, 2go messenger, Skype, Google talk, Google Messenger, iPhone and Androids.
These networking sites are used by most people to interact with old and new friends, physical
or internet friends (Asemah & Edegoh, 2012). The world has been changed rapidly by the
evolution of technology; this has resulted into the use of technology as the best medium to
explore the wide area of knowledge.
Social Media has not only changed the way users socialize and communicate, it has also
redefined the idea of friendship, community and learning. The widespread adaptation of
Social Media, particularly amongst students, all over the world has engendered researches on
the impact of Social Media on students’ educational outcome. This research examines the
relationship
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