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The study aims to explore the motivations behind Facebook use and its psychological effects on university students, particularly concerning self-esteem and belonging.

June 18, 2026

Motivations for Facebook use and psychological outcomes among undergraduates in North-Central, Nigeria

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The study aims to explore the motivations behind Facebook use and its psychological effects on university students, particularly concerning self-esteem and belonging.
Survey method employed with a total sample size of 400 undergraduates from three universities in North-Central Nigeria.
Facebook use directly relates to Facebook intensity, self-esteem, and sense of belonging.
No direct association found between Facebook use and satisfaction with campus life.
Facebook intensity does not predict self-esteem, sense of belonging, or satisfaction with campus life.

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Survey investigates Facebook motivations and psychological effects on undergraduates, suggesting implications for well-being.

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Abdulbaqi et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338b22630953a74978cd87 https://doi.org/10.67107/jcmr.2024.588

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Motivations for Facebook use and psychological outcomes among undergraduates in North-Central, Nigeria

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Motivations for Facebook use and psychological outcomes among undergraduates in North-Central, Nigeria

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