Social Media Engagement as a Correlate of Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Undergradutes in Anambra State, Nigeria
Sr No:
Page No:
92-97
Language:
English
Authors:
Ezeonwumelu Victor Ugochukwu* , Nwikpo, Mary Nneka (PhD), Offor, Ugochukwu Ifeyinwa (PhD), Ezeanolue, Aloysius Okwuchukwu (PhD)
Received:
2025-04-26
Accepted:
2025-05-08
Published Date:
2025-05-12
Abstract:
This study detemined the association between social media engagement measured
through communication, information sharing, and networking—on the entrepreneurial intentions
of university undergraduates in Anambra State, Nigeria. Using a correlational research design,
data were collected from 1,897 students across Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Chukwuemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu University via a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was considered
reliable as Cronbach Alpha analysis revealed coefficients of .81; .76; and .89, for the three
clusters of the questionnaire. Pearson PPMC and Simple Linear Regression analyses were
conducted. Results indicated a strong positive relationship between social media communication
and entrepreneurial intentions (r = 0.714, p < 0.05), with regression confirming a significant
predictive influence (β = 0.714, p = 0.000). Information sharing (r = 0.532, β = 0.532, p = 0.000)
and networking (r = 0.563, β = 0.563, p = 0.000) also showed moderate yet statistically
significant predictive effects on the students' entrepreneurial intentions. The researchers
concluded that active engagement on social media—particularly through communication—has a
significant impact on how students develop their business goals. Recommendations include
integrating digital entrepreneurship training, fostering mentorship via social platforms, and
providing subsidised internet access to enhance students' entrepreneurial intentions.
Keywords:
Social media engagement, entrepreneurial intentions, regression analysis, digital entrepreneurship, Nigerian undergraduates.