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The research investigates how BlackBerry and other smart phones affect undergraduate students in Nigeria.

June 18, 2026

Influences of Blackberry and Other Smart Phones on Nigerian Undergraduates

Key Points

The research investigates how BlackBerry and other smart phones affect undergraduate students in Nigeria.
Evaluated two universities: Bowen University and University of Ilorin
Utilized both questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGD) as primary tools for data collection
Adopted a mixed-methods approach including quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Students reported benefits including improved social interaction and effective communication
Smart phones facilitated better time management and access to information
The study found these devices provided significant educational value to undergraduates.

Abstract

Abstract This paper evaluated the influences of the use of BlackBerry and other smart phones on Nigerian youths particularly undergraduates in tertiary institutions. It focused on two universities – Bowen University, Iwo, and University of Ilorin, Ilorin. It adopted both quantitative and qualitative methods using both questionnaire and FGD as major instruments. Findings showed that maintenance of image, social interaction, information access, contacting parents, dependency, maintenance of privacy, good time management, effective communication, unhindered access to browsing were some of the benefits that undergraduate students derived from using BlackBerry and other smart phones. The study concluded that these devices have significantly become useful with great educational value to the students. Key Words: Influence, Smart Phones, BlackBerry, Nigerian, Undergraduates. JCMRJournal of Communication and Media Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, October 2014, 121 – 127 ©Delmas Communications Ltd. About the author *Akanni Olasinde Emmanuel is a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. Full Article Words: 2,807; Pages: 7

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