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Ethical Use Of Mobile Devices In An Academic Environment By Undergraduate Of Selected Universities In Ogun State
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This study examined the ethical use of mobile devices in an academic environment by undergraduate of selected Universities in Ogun state. Specifically, the study evaluate the prevalence of mobile device addiction among University students in Ogun State. The study also find out whether there is a relationship between students’ ethical use of mobile device and their academic performance. Lastly, the study examine if there is a difference in the gender of the University student and ethical use of mobile device. A total of 141 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that the prevalence of mobile device addiction among University students in Ogun State is high. Also,there is a significant relationship between students’ ethical use of mobile device and their academic performance. Lastly, there is no difference in the gender and ethical use of mobile device among University students.The study thereby recommend that since the use of internet enabled phones cannot be proscribed, the University management, parents/guardians should constantly inform and reorient University students about the negative and positive effects of their mobile phone uses and of the likely consequences of addicted and uncontrolled use of their mobile phones. Also as a form of safety and protective measure, authorities of higher institutions of education should interact with the network service providers to cut-off the internet connection on phones for students during academic and examination periods in order to prevent malpractices.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Scope of the studyThis
study will evaluate mobile device addiction among University students
in Ogun State.this study will also find out whether there is a
relationship between students’ ethical use of mobile device and their
academic performance. This study will further examine if there was a
relationship between the gender of the University student and ethical
use of mobile device. Lastly, the study will investigate the differences
in the ethical usage of mobile device amo ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Scope of the studyThis
study will evaluate mobile device addiction among University students
in Ogun State.this study will also find out whether there is a
relationship between students’ ethical use of mobile device and their
academic performance. This study will further examine if there was a
relationship between the gender of the University student and ethical
use of mobile device. Lastly, the study will investigate the differences
in the ethical usage of mobile device amo ... Continue reading---
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