Public Perception of the Role of Facebook Usage in Political Campaign in Nigeria

10.31355/15 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 085-102
Author(s):  
Oberiri Destiny Apuke ◽  
Ivo Nkasire Apollos
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Ratio Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Public ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Facebook Usage ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED WITH THE INFORMING SCIENCE INSTITUTE. Aim/Purpose................................................................................................................................................................................................ This study investigates the public perception towards Facebook usage in the 2015 political campaigns in Nigeria. Background................................................................................................................................................................................................ The utilization of online networking in political issues has kept on developing in late time, even though it was not at first recognized as a political apparatus, political aspirants and politicians at large have now understood its capability. Hence, it has turned into one of the fundamental platforms for political aspirants to propagate diverse campaign messages to their constituents who have an interest in their political career and aspirations. Methodology................................................................................................................................................................................................ The study made use of descriptive survey design with a questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using the 2016 Microsoft Excel statistical package with frequency counts and simple percentages presented in tables and graphs. The hypotheses generated in this study were tested via inferential statistical chi-square analysis at 0.05 level of significant. Contribution................................................................................................................................................................................................ Studies that investigate the public perception of the usage of Facebook in electioneering campaign in Northern Nigeria, notably Taraba State is in its embryonic stage. Therefore, this paper is an extension to such body of knowledge. Findings...................................................................................................................................................................................................... The study demonstrated that Facebook was used in the 2015 senatorial electioneering campaigns in southern Taraba, and this influenced electorate to vote a particular candidate. However, it is the perception of the respondents that there were dysfunctions such as deliberate distortions in the information about opponents, abusive speech, distortion of the facts about personal performance, and misinformation as a strategy for influencing on the Facebook pages of the electorates and candidates. Recommendations for Practitioners........................................................................................................................................................... Reliability (e.g. message must be clear, focused, well conveyed, believable, credible, free from abusive speech and attacking of opponents) should be an essential concept in the posted political messages or promises of politicians so as to draw more fans to themselves. Recommendation for Researchers.............................................................................................................................................................. It should be noted that this study centers on southern Taraba alone, therefore, in order to get a more generalized results, it is pertinent for further research to include other parts of Nigeria. Additionally, a combination of content analysis and interview will be helpful in examining the nature of the abusive words/speeches used on Facebook in the 2015 southern Taraba senatorial electioneering campaign. Impact on Society.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Some of the limitations have to do with the nature of the questionnaires them-selves and the kind of variables and measurement models required. The measurements are perceptions rather than quantitative interval or ratio scale measures taken on the variable. Therefore, future research should adopt quantitative interval or ratio scale measures on the variable in order to obtain scientific results. Future Research............................................................................................................................................................................................. It should be noted that this study centres on southern Taraba alone, therefore, in order to get a more generalizable results, it is pertinent for further research to include other parts of Nigeria.

The Effect of Sanctions on Cooperative Behavior: A Study on Medium Trust Individuals in the Context of Corruption

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Rosiana ◽  
Achmad Djunaidi ◽  
Indun Lestari Setyono ◽  
Wilis Srisayekti
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cooperative Behavior ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Personal Interests

This study aims to describe the effect of sanctions (individual sanctions, collective sanctions, and absence of sanctions) on cooperative behavior of individuals with medium trust in the context of corruption. Both collective sanctions and individual sanctions, are systemic, which means sanctioning behavior is exercised not by each individual but by the system. Cooperative behavior in this context means choosing to obey rules, to reject acts of corruption and to prioritize public interests rather than the personal interests. Conversely, corruption is an uncooperative behavior to the rules, and ignores the public interest and prioritizes personal interests. Research subjects were 62 students. The Chi-Square Analysis was used to see the association between the variables and the logistic regression model was applied to describe the structure of this association. Individual sanction is recommended as punishment to medium trust individuals to promote cooperative behavior in the context of corruption. The results showed that individuals with medium trust had more cooperative behavior.

scholarly journals Predictors of Language Learners’ Preferences for Isolated/Integrated FFI: Big Five NEO-FFI Personality Traits

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Sabourian Zadeh ◽  
Maryam Naderi Farsani ◽  
Masoume Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
English Language ◽  
Big Five Personality Traits ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Focus On Form ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

<p>With regard to increasing attention to focus on form in English language teaching, there has been a call for an integration of meaning-focused and form-focused instruction in the second language (L2) classroom. In this regard, this study is an attempt to examine the cross-relationship between Big Five personality traits (namely Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness) and EFL leaners’ preferences for two types of form-focused Instruction (FFI). The data is collected from 236 Iranian male and female who were EFL learners of different language institutes in Tehran, Iran. Participants were supposed to fill out the adopted Persian version of NEO-FFI personality trait inventory and Students’ preferences questionnaire. To substantiate a correlation between participants’ preferences for isolated/integrated FFI and Big Five personality traits, using 16th version of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), the Chi-square analysis was employed. The results indicated a significant relationship (<em>χ</em><sup>2</sup>(4, n=236)=44.99, p=.001). The results are discussed in the light of this general findings and the study also provides some suggestions for future research.</p>

What jokes about entrepreneurs tell us about how humour may shape and de-legitimise public perceptions of entrepreneurial identity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Smith ◽  
Lorraine Warren
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Stage

PurposeHumour and, in particular, jokes have received little serious academic scrutiny in the entrepreneurship literature to date. To address this, the purpose of this paper is to examine publicly available jokes about entrepreneurs to establish what such jokes tell us about how humour, particularly entrepreneur jokes shapes public perceptions of entrepreneurial identity. This is important because humour may be an integral part of an individual's entrepreneurial identity. The authors thus contribute to understandings of the complex nature of entrepreneurial identity and how public perceptions of humour influence such by encapsulating negative public perception of entrepreneurs which may act as a de-legitimisation mechanism.Design/methodology/approachFrom a representative sample of entrepreneur jokes located on the web using netnographic techniques, the authors apply a multi-disciplinary framework to analyse the material and its messages to establish how such jokes shape public perceptions.FindingsThe findings suggest that jokes convey a pejorative message about how entrepreneurs are perceived by the public with the content and message of the jokes being negative and derogatory. Common themes contained in the punchlines include – criminality, greed, dishonesty, hubris, stupidity, misfortune, ridicule and deviousness – all of which may de-legitimise generic entrepreneurial identity. In the process, the authors uncovered liminal aspects of joke telling and consumption in that the perception of jokes about entrepreneurs relate to the time and context in which the joke is told given that situational cleverness is a key facet of such jokes. In addition, the authors discuss variations across jokes.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors discuss learning outcomes for future research and potential future studies into humour in an entrepreneurial context.Originality/valueThis study places humour and joking on the research stage, making an incremental contribution. The authors add to the literature on the use of entrepreneurial humour and in particular in relation to how jokes influence public perception of entrepreneurs. From the data collected, the authors develop some fresh insights into the variation and range of entrepreneurship related jokes accessible online.

scholarly journals Informal and Formal Supports for Former Child Soldiers in Northern Uganda

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofie Vindevogel ◽  
Michael Wessells ◽  
Maarten De Schryver ◽  
Eric Broekaert ◽  
Ilse Derluyn
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Child Soldiers ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Former Child Soldiers ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This study aimed to evaluate the potential contribution of informal community initiatives and formal interventions in support of former child soldiers' resilience in the wake of armed conflict. Using a cross-sectional survey design, a stratified random sample of 330 formerly recruited and 677 nonrecruited young people was consulted about their perspective on desirable support for former child soldiers provided by close support figures, communities, humanitarian organizations, and governments. Data analysis occurred by conducting qualitative thematic analysis and statistical chi-square analysis to explore clusters, similarities, and variations in reported support across the different “agents,” hereby comparing the perspectives of formerly recruited and non-recruited participants. The results indicated that formerly recruited and non-recruited participants had comparable perspectives that call for the contribution of various informal and formal support systems to former child soldiers' human capacities and the communal sociocultural fabric of war-affected societies. This highlights the importance of community-based, collective, and comprehensive support of formerly recruited young people and their surroundings in the aftermath of armed conflict.

scholarly journals Move Analysis of Conclusions as Components of Research Articles in Persian and English

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerannaz Zamani ◽  
Saman Ebadi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Applied Linguistics ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
International Discourse ◽  
Novice Writers ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Conclusion Section

The structure of the conclusion sections in Research Articles (RAs) is of significance in academic writing. The conclusion section does not only provide an outline of the study, but also other important elements, such as recommendations, implications and statements of possible lines of future research. This paper reports on an analysis of the conclusion sections of Persian and English Research Articles (RAs) published in international journals. To meet this end 20 RAs were selected from the fields of Civil Engineering and Applied Linguistics. The Conclusion sections of the papers were examined for their moves based on Yang and Allison’s (2003) move model.  The frequency analysis of the moves showed slight differences among the moves employed and the Chi-Square analysis did not show significant differences between the moves used in Conclusion sections of RAs in Civil Engineering and Applied Linguistics as well as between Persian and English RAs. The study contributes to a richer understanding of the conclusion structure of research articles and offers ESP/EFL instructors and researchers, insights which can be used in the instruction of the conventions or expectations of academic writing. Novice writers and non-native students can benefit from it, mainly because it helps them eliminate their writing dilemmas and assists them to take part in international discourse communities.  Key Words: Conclusion section; Contrastive move analysis; Genre analysis; Research articles

scholarly journals Public Perception on Motorcyclist Safety Prevention Methods using Structural Equation Modelling

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1388-1393
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Public ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Prevention Methods

Motorcycle-related road accidents are the most frequent cause of road traffic injuries reported in Malaysia. One of the key approaches of the Safe System strategy used internationally to address the road casualty reduction goals and targets for interim and long term planning was by improving the vehicle safety system. In this study, feedback regarding the prevention methods that could help reduce the occurrence of motorcycle accidents was obtained from drivers and motorcyclists. In total, five components of safety prevention methods were established and quantitative data were measured from a set of questionnaires distributed all over Malaysia. The questionnaires were designed to understand the public perception on effective methods to address the current road safety issues. Items in the questionnaire were analysed by Structural Equation Modelling using AMOS 25.0 to enable an informed decision based on the data obtained. The primary objectives of this study are to assess the validity and reliability of the measurement model using structural equation modelling based on the public perception of motorcyclists safety prevention methods. In this study, all the measurement models achieved their validity and reliability at the required level. The fitness index based on CR and AVE values were higher than 0.50, thereby indicating that the measurement model achieved the level of acceptance required. In addition, the constructed variables were statistically significant based on the factor loading values that were greater than 0.6 for each construct.

scholarly journals A Technology on Credit Score System - Assessing Public Perception in Bengaluru City

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1929-1934
Keyword(s):  
Scoring System ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Credit Scoring ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Score System ◽  
Credit Score ◽  
June July ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

A credit score numerical expression based on a level analysis of a person's credit files, to represent the solvency position of an individual. It is primarily based on a credit report, information usually sourced from credit bureaus. The present study was conducted with the aim of studying the system of credit score, assessing the level of awareness and knowledge of public on credit scoring system. Further it also examined the effect of demographic variables on awareness and knowledge level of public on credit score system. Data was collected through a well-defined questionnaire from 237 respondents in Bengaluru city of Karnataka state. The data was collected during June-July 2019 by employing convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods. Bengaluru city was chosen as the study area because there are lot of different types of individuals been setup over there like businessmen, industrialists, IT employees, salaried individuals etc. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the statistical tools chi-square analysis and correspondence analysis were used. The statistical software SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis. The study found that that the demographic variables such as gender and number of dependents were significantly associated with level of knowledge on credit scoring system.

A Study on Factors Determining Employee Job Satisfaction at Entrepreneurs Organisation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syamala Devi Bhoganadam ◽  
Dasaraju Srinivasa Rao ◽  
A. Mahesh Reddy ◽  
S. K. Malina
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Real Assets

Employees are considered as real assets for any organization in the modern economy because modern organizations believe that due to globalization employee retention is a major problem hence employees are treated as real assets for the organizations. Once employees are satisfied with the organization then employee retention takes place. Employee satisfaction is linked with employee job satisfaction. So this study concentrates on factors determining employee job satisfaction at Balaji Agencies and Industries. The main objective of the study is to determine the factors influencing job satisfaction of employees at Balaji Agencies and Industries. The other objectives were to calculate the Job Satisfaction Index (JSI) and to find the relationship between the personal factors and job satisfaction of employees. Data were collected from 53 employees at Balaji Agencies and Industries at Nellore. Data were analyzed using chi square analysis. The findings of the study reveal that there is no relationship between age, gender, educational qualification of employee and experience to the job satisfaction. It may be in relation with some other factors which are included in the study considered for scope of future research.

Providing Stroke and Hypertension Education in Amharic for Ethiopian Persons Living in Dallas, Texas, United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehari Gebreyohanns ◽  
Chiamaka C. Onuigbo ◽  
Azhar Ali ◽  
Sonja E. Stutzman ◽  
DaiWai M. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Global Health Initiatives ◽  
Ethiopian Immigrant ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Stroke Knowledge

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to compare knowledge of a stroke education module provided to bilingual members of the Ethiopian immigrant population in Dallas, Texas, presented in the Amharic language as compared to in English.MethodsA convenience sample of 84 participants were recruited using a snowball technique and randomly assigned to receive education in English or Amharic. The participants completed a pre- and posttest of their knowledge about strokes, a demographic survey, and a satisfaction survey. Data was analyzed using a general linear model and chi-square analysis.ResultsThere were no statistically significant differences between satisfaction scores comparing those educated in Amharic versus English (χ2 = 6.5108, p = .0107). Although mean pretest (10.8) and posttest (16.4) stroke knowledge scores were higher across all groups (p < .001), the mean posttest scores were lower for subjects who watched the Amharic versus the English video (14.9 vs. 18.1, p = .003).ConclusionThis study did not show a statistically significant increase in knowledge about stroke when presented learning materials in subjects' native language compared to in English. The use of video to present stroke and stroke-risk educational content can be used in future research and global health initiatives to increase stroke knowledge in the Amharic-speaking community.

Factors influencing knowledge sharing among academics in Bowen University, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedolapo Akosile ◽  
Wole Olatokun
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
University Policy ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Survey ◽  
Organisational Factors ◽  
Higher Institutions

This study was initiated to examine the factors that influence knowledge sharing among academics in Bowen University, Nigeria. Although previous research has identified several factors that affect knowledge sharing, further research needs to be carried out to ascertain factors that affect knowledge sharing, in particular among higher academic institutions, especially in Nigeria. Due to a paucity of knowledge sharing research among faculty in Nigeria higher institutions and the fact that there is no existing framework that provides all constructs needed to interrogate knowledge sharing among academics, the study examined the influence of organisational, individual and technological factors on knowledge sharing behaviour of academics and the influence of demographic variables on how they share knowledge. Survey design guided the study and a questionnaire was used to collect data from 151 respondents. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square analysis and Logistic regression. Findings showed that among the organisational factors, only university policy (β= .641, p= .023) significantly influences knowledge sharing while among individual factors only trust (β= .785, p= .05) significantly influences knowledge sharing. None of the technological factors was found to influence knowledge sharing. Gender has a significant influence on knowledge sharing while academic cadre and faculty do not. Personal satisfaction, personal belief, mentoring, being knowledgeable and availability of fund/sponsorships were the other factors identified to influence knowledge sharing behaviour. The findings have extended knowledge and theory building in knowledge sharing through the conceptual framework. The study recommended that there should be a university policy on knowledge sharing which should be accompanied by rewards to motivate academics to share their knowledge.

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