The increasing rate of indecent dressing in Higher Institutions of learning has been of great concern to stakeholders. Despite the University of Ilorin's zero tolerance for indecent dressing as contained in the dress code, undergraduates still appear in the same, especially, in non-official areas and outside the university campus, such as in Tanke- Okeodo. Considering their attachment to Social Media, this study examined the impact of Social Media on their penchant for indecent dressing. A quantitative research design was adopted using the survey method. Data was gathered through multistage sampling using questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted. Findings indicate that most of the respondents are ardent users of social media, spending an average of 2-3 hours, or more, on social media platforms. That Snapchat stirred the respondents to indecent dressing more than other examined platforms. The multiple regression analysis indicates that recognition and social influence have positive impacts on the undergraduates' cultivated attitude of indecent dressing from each of the examined social media. It is recommended that undergraduates should be encouraged to use social media platforms to promote decent dressing and academic excellence. The study also advises that Government, through the National Orientation Agency should increase awareness and advocacy on moral ethics and other cultural values which cover dress patterns. Also, teachings on media literacy should be amplified to help reduce the negative effects of social media, such as indecent dressing, on undergraduates.
Vol. 1, No 1, pp. 137-146.