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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE NEWSPAPER

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the perception of online newspapers among young people in Nigeria. A survey research design was used to collect data from 200 respondents. The findings showed that online newspaper usage is significantly related to perception of credibility, and that there are significant differences in the perception of credibility between males and females. The study concludes that online newspaper publishers and journalists should prioritize improving the credibility of their online newspapers in order to increase usage and readership. The study recommends that media regulators and policymakers develop policies and regulations that promote the development of online newspapers and improve their credibility. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the perception of online newspapers among young people in Nigeria.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY

The rise of digital media has transformed the way people consume news, with online newspapers becoming a popular source of information among young people (Pew Research Center, 2020). In Nigeria, the growth of online newspapers has been remarkable, with many traditional newspapers now having online editions (Okoro, 2019). Research has shown that online newspapers have become an essential part of the digital landscape, providing up-to-date news and information to a wide range of audiences (Newman et al., 2020).

The increasing popularity of online newspapers among young people is attributed to their convenience, accessibility, and flexibility (Kalogeropoulos et al., 2018). A study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that 71% of young people in Nigeria access news online, with 45% using social media to access news (Reuters Institute, 2020). This shift towards online news consumption has significant implications for the way news is produced, disseminated, and consumed (Goggin, 2019).

Despite the growing popularity of online newspapers, there is a lack of research on how students perceive and utilize them. A study by the Pew Research Center found that 70% of adults in Nigeria get their news from social media, but there is limited research on how students engage with online newspapers (Pew Research Center, 2020). Understanding how students perceive online newspapers is essential in today's digital age, as it can provide insights into how they engage with news and information (Kenski et al., 2018).

Research has shown that students' perceptions of online newspapers are influenced by various factors, including their demographic characteristics, online experiences, and social media use (Kalogeropoulos et al., 2018). A study by the Knight Foundation found that students who use social media to access news are more likely to engage with online newspapers (Knight Foundation, 2019). However, there is limited research on how these factors influence students' perceptions of online newspapers in

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