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Social Media Engagement as a Correlate of Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Undergradutes in Anambra State, Nigeria


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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
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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.

Journal: IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 3049-0170
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

Social Media Engagement as a Correlate of Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Undergradutes in Anambra State, Nigeria