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Availability and Adequacy of Social-Support During E-Learning in Some Selected Universities in Nigeria

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  • Balarabe Yushau

    (Department of Science Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Bauchi State. Nigeria)

  • Omega Ayuba Adon

    (Department of Science Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Bauchi State. Nigeria)

Abstract

This study investigates the availability and adequacy of Social-Support to students during e-learning in Nigeria Universities. Survey Design was used for the study. The respondents of the study were 380 undergraduate students of five (5) Nigerian Universities that conducted e-learning during Covid-19. Data was collected using the Social-Support Scale adopted from literature, and descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results indicated that students encountered negative emotions during their e-learning experiences that include: stress, anxiety, uncertainty, depression, and frustration. While students received various forms of social support from parents, teachers, classmates, close friends, and other university members, the support was found to be inadequate. No significant difference was found between male and female students on the: type of negative emotions faced; type of Social-Support obtained; and the sources from which the Social-Support was obtained. However, it was found that male students received more Social-Support than females. Therefore, it is recommended that Social-Support should be included in the preparation and implementation of any e-learning program to help students to cope with the negative emotions that might arise during e-learning. Furthermore, training should be given to teachers and staff on how to provide effective social support for students during e-learning.

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  • Balarabe Yushau & Omega Ayuba Adon, 2024. "Availability and Adequacy of Social-Support During E-Learning in Some Selected Universities in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(5), pages 2432-2442, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:5:p:2432-2442
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