The Use of New Media Technology among New Media Communication Students in UniMAP

Authors

  • Adila Ismail School of Human Development and Technocommunication Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia
  • Edzham Armin Abdul Rahim School of Human Development and Technocommunication Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia
  • Nur Azila Azahari School of Human Development and Technocommunication Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia
  • Habee Bullah Affandy School of Human Development and Technocommunication Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/myjict2-1-169

Keywords:

New media, social media, technology, communication, Internet

Abstract

This paper will illustrate the use of new media technology among New Media Communication Students in UniMAP, detailing in what purpose the technology is being used, and when. Other than that, the devices preferred to be used will also be discussed. The purpose of use of new media technology includes for research purposes; including for completing assignments received, as well as for general knowledge and leisure. Other purposes include social networking, entertainment, and lastly, for their personal and family business purposes. All details relating to each purpose will be discussed comprehensively in several sections.

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Published

26-06-2017

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How to Cite

Adila Ismail, Edzham Armin Abdul Rahim, Nur Azila Azahari, & Habee Bullah Affandy. (2017). The Use of New Media Technology among New Media Communication Students in UniMAP. Malaysian Journal of Information and Communication Technology (MyJICT), 2(1), 45-55. https://doi.org/10.53840/myjict2-1-169