Threats of Social Media among Ethiopian Youths | Chapter 3 | Research Highlights in Science and Technology Vol. 5

 The objective concerning this research is to resolve the age and gender dynamics of youths concerning risks and threats through friendly networks. The study also explores the risks and dangers of youths on social networks through evaluating their attitudes towards risks; conspicuous threats; and risk aversion designs. Online communication has enhance a centerpiece in the social life of youths. They exceed adults in their use of ideas technologies, such as friendly networking sites. “Social networks” are connected to the internet communities that present opportunities to connect with, or supply resources to, customers, colleagues, family, and companions who share prevalent interests. The sample size constitutes (n=252) questionnaires; and the data is collected and resolved keeping in view the age and neuter dynamics and the result is presented. The judgments pertaining to risks and warnings on social networks disclose that most of the Ethiopian youths take social networks as a fun and little bit dangerous. Web filters and blocking content is ultimate frequently used means to promote security and risk. But, the most secondhand mechanism for ensuring young population’s safety connected to the internet (blocking and filters) is least trustworthy as effective. The plurality of young people waste their period by using social networks extravagantly. Teenagers in Ethiopia bully their peers more than earlier youth, while online, women bully more than men. Text messages are the most ordinary form of cyberbullying that young people happening, and most of them bully previously every two years. Most young nation either block or ignore immigrants on social media for fear that potential threats.

Author(s) Details:

Shafaat Hussain,
Department of Media, Culture and Heritage, Newcastle University, UK.

Sharafat Hussain,
Department of Marketing, American University in the Emirates (AUE), UAE.

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Recreation: A Panacea for Youths Restiveness in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria | Chapter 12 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 8

 Most of our nation's unrest stems from the Niger Delta conflict. Improving the condition of living of the inhabitants of the Niger Delta region requires immediate action. They would remain restless and reliant on what they cannot obtain through unlawful methods if this were not the case. The federal government's initiative to give people a sense of belonging by establishing the Niger Delta Ministry is commendable, and it is hoped that if the goal is faithfully achieved and youths engage in recreational activities, it will go a long way toward reducing restiveness among the youth in the region. Oil corporations that conduct explorations on their land and water, according to the communities, have paid little attention to their complaints. As a result, this study focuses on the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, the notion of recreation, the motivation for recreational pursuits, and the significance of recreation in reducing youth restlessness. It determined that youngsters spend their leisure time engaging in unhealthy activities and advised, among other things, the supply of recreation facilities, oversight of recreation facilities and equipment, and the hiring of recreation professionals to effectively administer the programmes and facilities.

Author(S) Details

Muhammad, Sanusi Abdul
Department of Physical and Health Education, School of Science, College of Education, Minna, Nigeria.

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