The influence of new media on social life of Nigeria youth Department: Mass Communication By: Psameee Project ID: 8625 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe emergence and rapid proliferation of new media have significantly transformed the social dynamics of youth in contemporary society, particularly within academic environments. This study investigates the influence of new media on the social lives of students at the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN), focusing on how platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube shape communication patterns, cultural values, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from a sample of 382 students selected using simple random sampling techniques. The Taro Yamane formula was employed to determine the sample size, while data analysis was conducted using simple percentages, frequencies, and tables. Findings revealed that new media is deeply embedded in the daily routines of FPN students, with most engaging daily, especially on messaging and video-sharing platforms. While new media enhances connectivity, access to information, and awareness of global issues, it also contributes to cyberbullying, addiction, misinformation, and altered perceptions of identity and relationships. Approximately 47.1% of respondents reported feeling pressure to maintain an ideal online image, and more than one-third indicated negative impacts on their mental health. This study concludes that while new media offers significant benefits, its overuse or misuse can lead to adverse effects on students’ social behavior and academic performance. Recommendations include integrating digital literacy into the curriculum, promoting responsible usage, and establishing support systems to mitigate the negative consequences of new media consumption. The findings contribute to the growing discourse on digital media and youth development in Nigerian tertiary institutions and provide a foundation for future research on media effects in sub-Saharan African contexts....Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)