Perception of Youths on the Value of Electronic—-Based Communication in Perception of Youths on the Value of Electronic Provision of Security in Nigeria

Justina Nwadiuto Chukwuebuka Nwosu Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria Nsukka Email: jirebus@gmail.com jirebus@gmail.com & Prof. Chinwe Okpoko & Prof. Chinwe Okpoko jirebus@gmail.com; ; ; ; chinwe.okpoko@unn.edu.ng; chinwe.okpoko@unn.edu.ng;

ABSTRACT

The paper was an empirical study on how the youths perceived the value of electronic-based communication in provision of security in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. A survey research design was used for the study. Population of the study comprised of 1,158 youths studying mass communication in a polytechnic in Anambra State of Nigeria. A random sampling technique was used in selection of 320 youths. The instrument used for data collection was Perception Assessment on Value of Electronic-based Communication on Security (PAVECS) which is a face validated questionnaire made of 30 items. The Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.87. Mean was used in the data analysis for answering the research questions. Result obtained showed that youths have positive perception on the use of electronic-based communication devices for security purpose; and their perception on the value of telecommunication devices and Internet/social media in carrying out activities pertaining to security was positive. It was concluded that Nigeria youths can contribute towards provision of security by making adequate use of electronic based communication. Recommendations made in the paper include that ignorant youths should be enlighten on the technological value of electronic-based communication in provision of security. Key Words: Key Words: Perception, youths, electronic-based communication, security, Nigeria