A utilização das tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação nas redes sociais pelos universitários brasileiros

Abstract

This study aimed at verifying the use of social networks by Brazilian university students that belong to the Internet Generation (IG), as well as setting the profile of this generation concerning the use of the Digital Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Thus, a descriptive research, using the data collection technique via web was carried out. The sample was composed by 928 students from different graduation courses all over Brazil, including the greatest areas of knowledge. An investigative questionnaire was used, having an encoded link to the research sent to the students by e-mail. The results showed that the social networks are the modus operandi of the IG. Most of these individuals use at least two social networks with a daily frequency of some academic activities, of leisure and work. The essential condition for this Internet Generation is to be connected. The engagement of the generation in Brazil in political and civic issues as well as in socializing is still poor when compared to the possibilities offered by the ICTs present in social networks.