INFLUENCE OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION ON AGGRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, NSUGBE

  • Okonkwo, Ukamaka Martha Department of Psychology (Guidance &Counselling),NwaforOrizu College Of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Oparaugo, Ursula Ifeoma Department of Educational Foundations, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo Department of Educational Foundations, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Ufearo, Florence Ngozi Department of Educational Foundations, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Keywords: Facebook, Facebook Addiction, Adolescent, Aggression

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of Facebook addiction on aggression among adolescent students in NwaforOrizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN). The study employed ex-post facto and correlation research design. The population of the study was 18,600 students. A total of 200 degree students from the 100 levels were randomly selected from the five departments in NOCEN that constituted the study. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Two research instruments titled Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) and Buss – Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) were used for data collection. Experts in the field of Educational Psychology and Measurement and Evaluation validated the instrument. Cronbach Alpha method was used in estimating the internal consistency of these instruments. Range of scores was used in answering research questions one and two while Pearson Product Moment Correlation, simply referred to as Pearson r was used to answer research question three. The hypothesis was tested at a .05 significance level. The result showed that most adolescent students are addicted to Facebook. It also revealed that most NOCEN students have severe aggression as a result of their addiction to Facebook. The findings also depicted that there is a positive and significant relationship between Facebook addiction and aggression among adolescent students in NOCEN. It was recommended among others that adolescent students should be educated about social media and the ways to use it, as well as the common risks involved there to help them understand and navigate technologies. 

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Published
2022-11-19
How to Cite
Ukamaka Martha, O., Ursula Ifeoma, O., Georgina Chinelo, U., & Florence Ngozi, U. (2022). INFLUENCE OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION ON AGGRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, NSUGBE. GPH-International Journal of Educational Research, 5(10), 30-41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7336898