The internet usage among secondary school students: a case study on Labone Secondary School
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2014-4
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Ghana which is considered as one of the fastest developing country in Africa is
also considered as one of the fastest growing countries in West Africa in terms
of internet usage. This study is conducted to understand the internet usage
among secondary school students. The internet is becoming a platform for
various activities and secondary school students are beginning to access the
internet for various types of information from various parts of the world and as
a means of communication to other people in different place. However, it is not
being used to achieve an optimum result that can reflect in the lives of students.
The internet has extremely increased the amount of information it provides and
it has also developed to serve as a platform for various activities for all age
groups in the society. The use of the internet keeps on advancing and improving
to suit the needs of various individuals; adolescents, teenagers, youths, the
elderly. Various research on developed countries have shown that teenagers go
online to find various types information. Notwithstanding, a small amount of
research has been done on the online practices of secondary school students.
Students use the internet to entertain and educate themselves, nevertheless,
this study will explore and provide current information on the internet access
among secondary students from a senior high school that is situated in Accra,
Ghana.
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Thesis submitted to the Department of Business Administration, Ashesi University College, in partial fulfillment of Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, April 2014
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Ghana, Ashesi University College, internet, secondary school, Labone, students