Research Article
Relative Effects of Mobile Technology Use, Attitudes, and Information Provision on Postgraduate Students’ Research Activities in Universities in North-Central Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
74-84
Received:
25 June 2026
Accepted:
3 July 2026
Published:
31 October 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijiis.20261504.11
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Abstract: This study examined the relative effects of mobile technology use, postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research activities, and information provision on postgraduate students’ research activities in universities in North-Central Nigeria. The increasing demand for quality postgraduate research output in Nigerian universities has intensified interest in identifying factors that enhance or constrain research engagement. The objective of this study is to establish the significant relative effect of mobile technology devices, postgraduate students' attitudes, and information Provision on research activities of postgraduate students in universities in North-Central, Nigeria. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted, and multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relative contribution of the independent variables to postgraduate research activities. The results from the findings revealed that information provision had the most substantial positive and significant effect on postgraduate students’ research activities (β = 0.742, t = 14.961, p < 0.001), followed by postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research (β = 0.260, t = 5.977, p < 0.001). In contrast, the extent of mobile technology use had a negative and non-significant effect (β = -0.037, t = -0.751, p = 0.453). The model indicates that while all variables collectively contribute to explaining variations in research activities, information provision is the strongest predictor. The study concludes that access to relevant, timely, and adequate research information remains the most critical determinant of postgraduate research productivity in North-Central Nigerian universities. It is recommended that university management strengthen library and digital information systems, while also fostering positive research attitudes among postgraduate students through mentorship and structured research support programmes.
Abstract: This study examined the relative effects of mobile technology use, postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research activities, and information provision on postgraduate students’ research activities in universities in North-Central Nigeria. The increasing demand for quality postgraduate research output in Nigerian universities has intensified int...
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Samuel Yisadoko
