INFLUENCE OF TWITTER MESSAGES IN PROMOTING ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN BENUE STATE
Abstract
The study,"Influence of Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State" sought to examine the impact of Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State, find out the effectiveness of Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State, determine the possible challenges that hinder Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State and to proffer solutions to the challenges that hinder Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State. The study was anchored on technological determinism theory;which proposes that in individual interpretations, people learn,feel and think the way they do because of the messages they receive through the current technology that is available.The study used the survey method, and questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. The study found out that the impact of Twitter messages in promoting activism and social change in Benue State includes mobilizing citizens to participate in protests and rallies,facilitating prompt information dissemination to citizens and creating awareness on topical issues.Also,it was revealed that several challenges such as government crackdown on citizens, censorship,misinformation and arrests and detention of activists hinder Twitter messages in promoting activismand social change in Benue State. The study concluded that Twitter messages are very effective in promoting activism and social change in Benue State. The study however recommended amongst others that government should respect the constitutional rights of protesters to peaceful assembly.
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