Authors : Muazu Muhammad Habibu, Rahimatu Ahmadu Ribadu, Hauwa Umar Abbo, Okunlola Olawuyi Taiwo
Volume/Issue : Volume 4 - 2019, Issue 9 - September
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The relevant of new media to students’ study
habits was the focus of this study. Apart from various
instances raised by authors from reviewed studies in the
literature review part of this study, none of the reviewed
studies was found to focus their study on determination
of the influence of new media on study habits among
undergraduate students in Federal College of Education,
Yola, Adamawa State. The study used purposive
random sampling techniques to select 337 from 1,557
students. The method of data collection was based on
usage of structured questionnaires gave the respondents
ample opportunity to go through the contents and
choose the option that best suited their opinions. The use
of frequency count, percentages and weighted averages
gave room for aggregation of opinions and presentation
of results in a way that can be easily interpreted. The
study found that the level of computer usage among
FCEY students is somewhat low. The level of internet
usage among FCEY students is found to be too low.
However, the level of mobile phone usage among FCEY
students was found to be significantly influencing good
study habits. However, the uses of mobile phone among
FCEY students are yielding some negative study habits
such distraction in the classroom through frequent
ringing tone, text messages or examination malpractices.
The uses of social network among FCEY students were
found to have insignificant influences on their study
habits.