Exploratory study investigates social networking site usage by youth during the 2012 flood disaster in Nigeria, highlighting its implications.
Key Points
This study aims to explore how social networking sites are used by youth in Nigeria to share information during disasters, specifically the 2012 flood.
Surveyed 107 active users of social networking sites using a structured questionnaire.
Investigated the most frequented social networks for sharing information about the 2012 flood.
Focused on the extent of information dissemination regarding the disaster.
Youth significantly contributed to the rapid sharing of information about the 2012 flood disaster.
Social networks demonstrated potential for effective information dissemination during mass emergencies.
Active users utilized social networking sites for reporting disasters while also engaging in social activities.