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#367 The Surprising Facts About Social Media Addiction in Africa Revealed
Description
Benjamin Akinmoyeje's work focuses on the excessive use of social media among young African university students, exploring its impacts on mental health, academic performance, and social behavior.
#psocialmedia #socialmediaproblems #socialmediaaddictions
About my Co-Host:
Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).
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About my Guest Benjamin Akinmoyeje
Benjamin Akinmoyeje, an academic researcher and PhD candidate at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. His work focuses on the excessive use of social media among young African university students, exploring its impacts on mental health, academic performance, and social behavior. Beyond his research, Benjamin is deeply involved in internet governance and digital rights initiatives across Africa, contributing to policy development and community education.
What we Discussed:
00:40 Why we decided to Create this Episode and who is Benjamin Akinmoyeje
03:10 What is his Research Topic
03:50 Social Media Platforms use Technology to Engage
06:50 How Parents are also the Problem
08:30 The Long Term Problems
12:00 Why he decided on this Topic for his Research
13:30 The Phone is effectig the Community
15:00 Mental Health Issues are now Common
16:40 How do we Create a Balance with Social Media
19:00 A lot of Influencers are miserable
23:00 What Students do during Exams
24:40 Why do People post abroad and not at home
29:00 Influencers pushing Gambling and toxic food
31:30 What happenens in the West later happens in Africa
39:00 The elders have a hugh impact
46:15 Mental Health from Social Media
50:30 Hardcore Porn on Facebook, IG & X
55:50 Family time instead of Social Media
57:00 TED Talk about Social Media
1:03:00 How we stop using our Brain with Ai
How to Contact Benjamin Akinmoyeje
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-akinmoyeje-18a20a16/
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How to Contact Arnold Beekes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/
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