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Indian Journal of Marketing

ISSN: 0973-8703 Frequency: Monthly Peer Review: Double-blind Published since: 1968 Language: English
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Original Article

Open Access Original Article

Use of Online Social Networking Sites by College Students and its Implications for Marketing: A Case Study in Tripura

Ajit Kumar Dash1

1 Lecturer, ICFAI University Tripura Sadar-Kamalghat Agartala, Tripura (West) - 799210

Volume 41
Issue 10
Pages 68–76
Year 2011
Published: Oct. 1, 2011
Abstract

This paper is an attempt to study the use of social networking sites by the college students (UG and PG) and how the use affects the demographic profile and educational attainment level. To achieve the objectives, a primary survey was conducted among 300 students. We found that, both male and female students are members of different social networking sites. Orkut, My space and E-mail are popular among students. There is a significant difference between UG and PG level in case of use of SNS for study and research only, but there is no significant difference between graduation level and use of SNS for activities like E-mail, instant messaging, getting news, playing games, shopping, keeping in touch with others and membership of online communities. Since more than half of the total number of users communicate with each other, and share their views relating to satisfaction and dissatisfaction relating to a product, therefore, it is necessary to ensure product quality before advertising a product online.

How to Cite

Ajit Kumar Dash (2011). Use of Online Social Networking Sites by College Students and its Implications for Marketing: A Case Study in Tripura. Indian Journal of Marketing, 41(10), 68–76.

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