AN ASSESSMENT OF FABRIZIO ROMANO’S ROLE IN SPORTS UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A STUDY OF SELECTED VIEWING CENTERS IN GWALLAMEJI, BAUCHI
Abstract
This study examines An Assessment of Fabrizio Romano’s Sport Update on Social Media: A Study of
Selected Viewing Centers in Gwallameji, Bauchi State. The research sought to evaluate how Fabrizio
Romano’s social media updates influence sports information consumption, fan discussions, and
perceptions of traditional media among football enthusiasts. Specifically, the study investigated the
motivations for following Fabrizio Romano, the gratifications derived from his updates, his influence
on fan discussions and expectations, and how social media compares with traditional sports media. The
study adopted a quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire distributed to 320
respondents drawn from selected viewing centers in Gwallameji. The instrument contained
demographic questions and Likert-scale items categorized under four main sections. Data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, means, and standard deviations to provide a
clear understanding of the respondents’ perceptions. Findings revealed that most respondents were
young adults who actively engage with Fabrizio Romano’s updates on platforms such as Twitter,
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