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Year : 2014, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 19) Last page : ( 27)
Print ISSN : 2348-1765. Online ISSN : 2348-1773. Published online : 2014  1.

Use of Social Networking Site in the University of Swaziland by the Health Science Student: A Case Study.

Satyabati Devi Dr. Thiyam1, Tevera Ms. Sipiwe1

1University of Swaziland

Abstract

The present paper investigates the use of social networking sites by the students of Health Science in the University of Swaziland, Swaziland in Southern Africa in their day-to-day life and how it affects communication with others. The study is based on a surveyof the students who visited the library. The survey was conducted in August-September 2013 when the new the students are enrolled. Studentsare to complete a questionnaire which assessed personal use of social media, communication skills with friends and family. The findings disclose that social networking site is gaining popularity among them and the students were using at least one form of social networking website. Facebook is the most popular and used social networking site followed by WhatsApp.

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Keywords

Socialnetworking sites, Swaziland, Health Science, Social media, Facebook, WhatsApp.

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