The Moral Implication of Social Media Phenomenon in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper attempts to analyze the moral implication of the phenomenon of social media in Nigeria. The paper posits that though social media offer great benefits, the phenomenon has given rise to moral issues in Nigeria, especially among the youths. Through the use of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, it was found that the social media phenomenon is overwhelmingly popular among Nigerian youths as well as one of the major contributors to moral degeneration in the country.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n20p2231