The study assessed the influence of mobile phone usage on news consumption patterns among residents of Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. It specifically examined how easy communication affects information focus among mobile phone users and how the ability to acquire information influences the frequency of news access. The study was conducted in Enugu metropolis using both primary and secondary data sources. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews administered to respondents selected from a population of 791,241 consumers. A sample size of 384 respondents was determined using Freund and William’s statistical formula, and a multistage sampling technique was employed. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that easy communication has a significant positive influence on information focus among mobile phone users in Enugu metropolis (F = 6.158, p < 0.05). Similarly, the ability to acquire information was found to have a significant positive influence on the frequency of news access among users (F = 7.158, p < 0.05). The study concluded that mobile phone usage significantly enhances news consumption patterns among users in the area. Based on the findings, the study recommends that media organisations and news creators adopt mobile-first strategies to improve communication and information accessibility. It also suggests that civil society organisations and media literacy advocates should organise regular workshops and campaigns to improve how individuals use mobile phones for accessing and evaluating news content.
Okereke et al. (Mon,) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: