Facebook Addiction and Sports Participation among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study determined the relationship between the frequency/duration of Facebook utilization and Physical Activity level of students. The participants of the study consisted of students from five tertiary institutions in Jigawa State. Accidental sampling was used to draw the participants from various institutions. It was conducted using a survey design with the use of questionnaire. The findings indicated those students’ frequency and duration of time spent using Facebook was higher than their engagement in physical activity during evening sports/games. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended for the need of adequate provision of sports facilities and equipment should be a priority by the authorities of tertiary institutions, need of  more strategies for enhancing participation in physical activities and sports by the Sports Directorate and the Guidance and Counseling Units of tertiary institutions.