Assessment of the Usage of Social Media by Secondary School Students in Selected Schools in Nasarawa State

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African University Journals and Prints Published 2026 | Version v1 Journal article Open Assessment of the Usage of Social Media by Secondary School Students in Selected Schools in Nasarawa State Authors/Creators Lega Agbadu, Hassan Description Abstract The study “Assessment of the Usage of Social Media by Secondary School Students in selected schools in Nasarawa State,” sets out to examined the use of social media among secondary school students in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, with particular attention to the platforms most frequently accessed and the implications of such usage on their social interaction and academic activities. A survey design was adopted for the study, while data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire administered to students in the selected schools. The findings revealed that a significant number of secondary schools students actively engaged with various social media platforms. Among the platforms most commonly used are Facebook, Whatsapp, TikTok, Instagram, and X(formerly Twitter). The study indicates that many students spend at least thirty minutes or more daily interacting on these platforms. The study also showed that students activities on social media vary widely and included posting or commenting on friends' profiles, exchanging messages, chatting with peers, playing online games, sharing documents and multimedia files, watching short videos, and occasionally communicating with teachers regarding academic matters. These interactions demonstrate that social media has become an integral part of students' daily routines and social engagement. The results further suggest that social media usage among secondary school students has both constructive and adverse effects. On positive side, the platforms provide opportunities for maintaining friendships, strengthening social networks, and facilitating communication among peers and teachers. They also offer access to educational materials and information that may support learning. However, the study also identified several concerns, such as excessive engagement with social media may divert students' attention from academic tasks, reduce study time, and expose them to inappropriate content that could influence behaviour and values negatively. Consequently uncontrolled use may contribute to declining academic focus and encourage undesirable social tendencies. Based on these findings, the study concludes that social media plays a significant role in shaping the social and academic experiences of secondary school students in Nasarawa State. While the technology offers useful opportunities for the communication and learning, it also presents challenges that require proper monitoring and guidance. The study therefore recommends that government agencies strengthen policies on internet regulation and digital safety. In addition, school administrators should organise regular workshops, seminars, and awareness programmes for students and parents to educate them on responsible social media usage and its implications for academic performance and personal development. Keywords: Social Media, Secondary School Students, Nasarawa State, Usage Files afri5.pdf Files (345.9 kB) Name Size Download all afri5.pdf md5:e395985229b8392efdd7e174f39542a0 345.9 kB Preview Download 19 Views 56 Downloads Show more details All versions This version Views Total views 19 19 Downloads Total downloads 56 56 Data volume Total data volume 21.1 MB 21.1 MB More info on how stats are collected.... 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