Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Social Media and Communication Patterns in Urban Ghana: A Comparative Study

Adziri Efua, Water Research Institute (WRI) Agyapong Kwasi, University for Development Studies (UDS) Amoako Kofi, Department of Research, University for Development Studies (UDS) Yaw Asare, Water Research Institute (WRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18909603
Published: February 17, 2010

Abstract

This study explores how social media usage influences communication patterns among urban populations in Ghana. Data was collected through a series of surveys administered via online platforms, complemented by semi-structured interviews with participants. Quantitative data analysis involved statistical tests for significance levels, while qualitative elements were analysed using thematic coding methods. Participants reported that social media significantly altered their communication habits, with 70% indicating increased reliance on digital messaging compared to traditional face-to-face interactions. The study concludes that social media has reshaped how urban Ghanaians communicate, emphasising the need for cultural sensitivity in technology integration within communities. Communities and policymakers should consider fostering digital literacy programmes that balance technological advancement with cultural preservation.

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Adziri Efua, Agyapong Kwasi, Amoako Kofi, Yaw Asare (2010). Social Media and Communication Patterns in Urban Ghana: A Comparative Study. African Cultural Studies Review, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909603

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Sub-Saharanurbanizationdiasporadigital dividecommunication theorysocial network analysisglobalization

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