Targema, Tordue Simon and Maria Kisugu, Obun-Andy (2020) COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND NIGERIANS’ DIGITAL LIFE IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPHERES. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, 10th – 11th Nov., 2020, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
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Abstract
The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly altered individual patterns of interaction across the globe. The impediment on physical contact and emphasis on social distancing as a way of curbing its spread have given rise to new forms of interactions among individuals. In the ensuing new normal, digital life has taken centre stage, anchoring interactions of individuals in both public and private spheres. This study appraised the adoption of digital life in Nigeria during this period. Hinged on the Technological Determinism Theory, the study examined the sudden digital migration in Nigeria with the view to identifying the factors that facilitate the process and the obstacles that inhibit it. Using secondary data from books, official websites, and media reports, the study has established that although the Nigerian society adopts digital life as alternative to face-to-face interactions out of expedience, a combination of systemic, structural, social and environmental factors has constrained the process with grave consequences on the overall impact on the socio-economic advancement of the nation. It was concluded that effective digitization in the country requires a holistic approach towards addressing germane issues that retard socio-economic development in the country to create an enabling environment for productive digitization in both public and private spheres.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2022 11:34 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Oct 2022 11:34 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2039 |
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