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The research was designed to determine the use of internet in Imo state, Nigeria with a view to enlighten societal stakeholders on their implications to development. Self designed questionnaire was distributed to users from five internet centers in the three local government areas of Imo State. 219 (73%) of the 300 distributed questionnaires were f...
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... by users of the various internet centers visi- ted reveal their sex as shown in Figure 1. It shows that though there is a difference between the male and female who use the Internet centers in the capital city, it is not very glaring. ...
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... results so presented have revealed varying determi- nants of internet use. The little difference in the number of male and female internet users (Figure 1) could mean that the alleged avert to such technology by females is being diffused. This runs contrary to the presentation by International Telecommunication Union (2007) with respect to South Africa with only 40% of Internet users being represented by female. ...
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... From empirical perspective, Okiki (2011) found that there were significant age differences on the computer task, younger adults make quick decisions with the aid of computers compared to the older adults that make few correct decisions taking longer time than younger adults. Anunobi and Mbagwu (2009) in their study reveal that the younger adults (15 -30) constitutes 73.97% of internet users in Imo state. Stone and Collins (2013) also found that undergraduates within the age of 21 and above used the internet to a large extent. ...
... Tchombe (2008) opine that ICT especially in developing African countries, is an area quite sensitive to gender where women and girls are at particular risk of exclusion from potential opportunities for various reasons. Relating to sex of internet users, Anunobi and Mbagwu (2009) found that more male children and male younger adults use internet than their female counterparts. Jones, Johnson-Yale, Millermaier, and Pérez (2009) found that male college students spent more time online than female students. ...
This study investigated undergraduates of Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria to ascertain whether their demographic profile was a characteristic of library internet usage. Data used for the study was a textual analysis of statistic register on library internet use from May 2017-June 2018. The study population consisted of 2682 valid name entries during the period under study. Findings revealed that FUTO has greater number of male undergraduates and this is due to the academic structure of the institution. Discipline wise demographic characteristics showed that overall faculty level, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) made most use of the library internet than other Schools. In terms of study level, it was revealed that final year (500 level) students used the library internet most. Having uncovered the disparity in library internet use, the study recommends among others that embedded librarians in FUTO should promote library operations and services through constant connection and communication with their various departments, continuous marketing and awareness creation of the library's internet facility.
... Thus, Nelissen and Van Den Bulck (2017) posit that the generational dichotomy tends to cause a covert and overt reluctance by the older generation to accept and use new digital technologies fully. Anunobi and Mbagwu (2009) found that such reluctance and sometimes, subtle resistance to the use of these technologies, is more common in developing countries, especially those in Africa where the cost of procurement, maintenance, and use of new technologies are difficult to afford. Additionally, younger people seem more predisposed to using digital tools in their task performance, social activities, and recreations than the older generation does. ...
... For instance, the Internet became popular in Nigeria around the year 2000. After its emergence of the Internet in Nigeria and the subsequent introduction of mobile telephony in 2001, many people remained sceptical of their usage until recently (Anunobi andMbagwu, 2009 andUfuophu-Biri, 2013). Studies have indicated that many people, especially the older generation in Nigeria, are still either sceptical of or unable to manipulate the Internet effectively. ...
... For instance, the Internet became popular in Nigeria around the year 2000. After its emergence of the Internet in Nigeria and the subsequent introduction of mobile telephony in 2001, many people remained sceptical of their usage until recently (Anunobi andMbagwu, 2009 andUfuophu-Biri, 2013). Studies have indicated that many people, especially the older generation in Nigeria, are still either sceptical of or unable to manipulate the Internet effectively. ...
There is a scholarly divide on the propriety of the notion of digital nativity and digital immigration. In contrast, one side of the range postulates that digital nativity and digital migration influence adoption of digital technologies, the other side contends that the concept is instead an unsubstantiated over-generalization. This study interrogates the role of digital nativity and digital immigration play in Internet usage by students and lecturers of tertiary institutions of learning in Delta State, Nigeria. We adopted the Technology Acceptance Model, which explains factors that motivate people to accept and use a particular technology. We used a questionnaire to gather data from 1,200 respondents and analyze the data using descriptive and inferential statistics. We found the students and lecturers had sufficient Internet access, and there is no significant differential in their access to the Internet. However, there is a substantial difference in their frequency of using the Internet as the students tended to use the Internet more frequently than the lecturers do. Also, there are significant differences in the pattern of students' and lecturers' Internet usage. We recommend that lecturers and students should increase their accessibility to the Internet, and lecturers should increase their frequency of Internet usage. Received: 8 November 2020 / Accepted: 12 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021
... Lately, the use of the Internet and related factors in Nigeria have attracted the interest of researchers from various disciplines and its spatial aspect although handful, has also been studied largely at the micro spatial levels: rural, urban and state levels (Anunobi and Mbagwu 2009a;Nwagwu et al. 2009;Olatokun 2009;Obayelu and Ogunlade 2006;Shehu, Urhefe, and Promise 2015). For instance, Anunobi and Mbagwu (2009a) in their study of the determinants of Internet usage in Imo State, Nigeria, found that young adults and unmarried individuals constituted the largest users of the Internet. ...
... Lately, the use of the Internet and related factors in Nigeria have attracted the interest of researchers from various disciplines and its spatial aspect although handful, has also been studied largely at the micro spatial levels: rural, urban and state levels (Anunobi and Mbagwu 2009a;Nwagwu et al. 2009;Olatokun 2009;Obayelu and Ogunlade 2006;Shehu, Urhefe, and Promise 2015). For instance, Anunobi and Mbagwu (2009a) in their study of the determinants of Internet usage in Imo State, Nigeria, found that young adults and unmarried individuals constituted the largest users of the Internet. Olatokun (2009) examined the relationship between socioeconomic differences and the use of the Internet in urban and rural areas of Ibadan, and he identified age, education, gender, marital status and household size as explanatory variables. ...
... However, previous studies in Nigeria have limited the understanding of the determinants of Internet usage to micro spatial levels of analyses, without a regional focus (Anunobi and Mbagwu 2009a;Nwagwu et al. 2009;Olatokun 2009;Obayelu and Ogunlade 2006;Shehu, Urhefe, and Promise 2015). Ani, Uchendu, and Atseye (2007) investigated digital divide in Calabar Metropolis of Nigeria, and found that the prevalence of digital divide is as a result of gender, marital status, age and educational level. ...
This study empirically analyzed the spatial distribution of Internet usage in Nigeria and identified its key determinants using data on the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory from 2016 to 2018. In contrast to previous studies, the approach is disaggregated and spatial to better reflect state level disparities in Internet usage and its associated determinants. The data were obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics, United Nations Development Programme Report and other official sources, and were analyzed using stepwise linear regression and Global Moran’s I. The study showed evidence of disparities in Internet usage among the various regions in Nigeria, with noticeable clusters of high values for Internet usage in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Kaduna, Kano and Abuja. In contrast, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Bayelsa states had low concentrations of Internet users. Across the nation, between the north and south and its urban and rural areas, Internet usage followed various clear economic and social contours. Market size, employment, income, access to electricity, urbanization, gender (female), age (60 years and above) and telephone density were significant factors in Internet usage. The results of this study can provide basis for regional specific policies in order to increase Internet penetration in disadvantaged locations.
... Several studies have provided evidences on the influence of socio-economic and demographic characteristics on the use of the Internet. For instance, studies show that age influences the use of Internet and is found to be a major driver with the younger are more internet users than the older, although the purpose may vary (Chen et al., 2003;Oyelaran-Oyeyinka and Adeya, 2004;Penard, et al., 2013); sexual inequality in Internet access and usage with men are more internet users than women despite the fact that there are disparities among the continents (Ono and Zavodny, 2003;Chen et al., 2003;Oyelaran-Oyeyinka and Adeya, 2004;International Telecommunication Union, 2017;Anunobi, 2009;Penard, et al., 2013); that education is also one of the most dramatic differentiator in Internet use in that Internet use entails high level of education (Pé nard et al., 2012;Penard, et al., 2013); and different people use the Internet for different purposes such as research, entertainment, social networking, e-commerce, games…etc (Savolainen and Kari, 2004;Olasina, 2006;AL-Hammasany, and Heshmati, 2011;Bankole et al., 2012); and the frequency of visits to the Internet and the length of time spent browsing is also different between developing and developed countries (Savolainen and Kari, 2004;Borzekowski, et al., 2006). Similarly, duration (how long people have been using the Internet) and place (whether they use at home or public places such cybercafé , public libraries, offices, etc) is also different among countries (Bankole et al., 2012;Penard, 2009). ...
This study is designed to determine the use of internet and internet penetration in the city of Asmara, Eritrea with a view to inform policy makers and societal stakeholders on the implications of user behavior for future Internet related options. Self-designed questionnaire was distributed to the districts of the city based on stratified sampling method. 300 (86%) of the 350 distributed questionnaires were found useable on return. However, only 232 (77%) respondents have acknowledged to have made use of the Internet in the last three months. The results show that there is a glaring difference between the genders; female being in the minority and generally the younger ones and young adults constituted the highest users; majority of users are single with senior secondary school certificate followed by college graduates as highest qualification. In addition, users prefer regular visit and shorter browsing hours and the reasons for Internet use follow the usual trend including e-mail, social networking, information searching and video/voice calling.
... Positive word of mouth is known as powerful methods in marketing from aspect of customers. The idea of word of mouth marketing brings value to marketing world of business positive word of mouth is easy to maintain customer loyalty and increase customer base [38]. The author also confirms that a relationship exist between word of mouth and customer loyalty. ...
... He went further to state that this kind of marketing includes compensation which can be ascertained through rate of clicks. The usage of affiliate activities this day has changed the way business is being carried on the web and it is useful for online marketing firms [38]. ...
... The worldwide computer network dubbed as Internet has become the everyday word for different ages, sex, career, academic status etc. bringing the world together just like a global village. Though, the technology and its use emanated from the United States, nowadays populaces from every corner of the globe are enjoying its services (Anunobi, 2009). ...
... Other uses of Internet by the students are e-mail (55%) entertainment (50%) and chatting (24%) (Savolainen and Kari, 2004;Palesh et al. 2004). Along the same line, Nigerian students' use of Internet was revealed to include knowledge improvement, search for materials needed for assignment and for research (Anunobi, 2009). ...
... The worldwide computer network dubbed as Internet has become the everyday word for different ages, sex, career, academic status etc. bringing the world together just like a global village. Though, the technology and its use emanated from the United States, nowadays populaces from every corner of the globe are enjoying its services (Anunobi, 2009). ...
... Other uses of Internet by the students are e-mail (55%) entertainment (50%) and chatting (24%) (Savolainen and Kari, 2004;Palesh et al. 2004). Along the same line, Nigerian students' use of Internet was revealed to include knowledge improvement, search for materials needed for assignment and for research (Anunobi, 2009). ...
... In Nigeria, most of the previous research on the use of the Internet does not focus on the challenges militating against the adoption of online shopping. This research has focused on determinants of Internet use in Imo State, Nigeria [Anunobi1 & Mbagwu, 2009],the moderating role of e-marketing on the consequences of market orientation in Nigerian firms [Asikhia, 2009], e-banking in developing country: empirical evidence from Nigeria [Auta, 2010],effects of electronic banking facilities, employment sector and age-group on customers' choice of banks in Nigeria [Maiyaki & Mokhtar, 2010],business-toconsumer e-commerce in Nigeria: prospects and challenges [Ayo et al., 2011], e-banking patronage in Nigeria: an exploratory study of gender difference [Asikhia, 2011], and the relevance of e-marketing in achieving competitive advantage in the Nigerian banking sector [Aminu, 2011]. ...
The Internet has revolutionized the way socioeconomic activities are conducted globally. One of such activities is shopping. The Internet has revolutionized the way shopping is done. The traditional shopping of visiting the store is fast being displaced by online shopping, especially in developed countries, where many customers shop online. However, the pace and rate of online shopping is slow in Nigeria despite the rising population of the Internet users. The objective of the paper was to examine the challenges of online shopping in retail industry in Nigeria. Being a theoretical paper, data were obtained mainly from secondary source. Some challenges were found to militate against adoption of online shopping in Nigeria's retail industry. These include cultural barriers, infrastructure challenge, security concern, perceived risk and inadequate regulatory framework. In conclusion, these challenges have led to the slow adoption of online shopping in Nigeria, and based on this it was recommended that e-tailers should embark on advertising campaign to break the entrenched traditional shopping habits of Nigerian consumers; governments should sensitize the general public on the importance and benefits of the Internet adoption; government, should partner with the local PC manufacturers to make PC ownership affordable; and should make laws (e.g. cyber crime law) that protect online shoppers.
The popularity of Internet usage in rural China is on the rise while improving the nutritional status of Chinese rural residents remains a major issue due to prevalent unbalanced diets and deficiencies in some nutrients. However, there is a scarcity of empirical evidence linking these two aspects. The relationship between Internet usage and dietary quality remains inconclusive in both developed and developing countries. Using data from a survey of 2053 households in rural China, this paper examines the relationship between Internet usage and dietary quality among Chinese rural residents by employing an endogenous switching regression model to address the issue of selection bias. The empirical results reveal that respondents' gender, age, years of education, and household income significantly influenced their decisions to use the Internet, and Internet usage significantly improve dietary quality of their household. The findings of the heterogeneous analysis show that the impact of Internet usage on dietary quality varies based on respondents' dietary knowledge, per capita annual income, and household food expenditure. Through mechanism analysis, we find that Internet usage can improve the dietary quality by increasing the possibility of online food purchasing and fostering a more positive dietary attitude. [EconLit Citations: I12, O15, O33].
