Merfat Alardawi
Biographic Data
| ID | 8539349 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Merfat Alardawi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Merfat |
| FAMILY NAME | Alardawi |
| SIGNATURE | ALARDAWI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | King Abdulaziz University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3787-7327 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exposure to AI-themed films and perceptions of artificial intelligence
Purpose This research investigates the perception of Saudi young adults aged between 18–35 years about artificial intelligence (AI) based on the exposure to AI themed movies. It hypothesizes that, based on Cultivation Theory, more exposure to such movies leads to dystopian perceptions of AI and moderation of those perceptions by demographic factors (age, gender and education). Methodology A sample of 410 Saudi respondents was recruited through sn…
"Squid Game"
This study investigates why the Squid Game TV show is so successful among young Saudis across cultural divides. It explores the engagement of young Saudi audiences with the show and the range of enjoyment they derive from it, via a mixed-methodology consisting of two stages: a preliminary survey and comprehensive focus group sessions. The data is gathered via a preliminary online survey (N = 50) involving Saudi youths aged 18 to 21, and from a fo…
Cultural skimming, authenticity, and streaming preferences
This article explores how young audiences in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates engage with Turkish television serials ( dizi ) within a fragmented digital media environment shaped by international streaming platforms and algorithmically curated social media. Drawing on exploratory, participant-led focus groups, the study examines how participants interact with Turkish serials produced as international streaming originals in compar…
The Representation of Women in Saudi Film
Female representation in film continues to be a new area of research in Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. Mahmoud Sabbagh, the writer and director of the Netflix film Amra and the Second Marriage, has portrayed Saudi women in various ways. His work was recognized with the Best Film award at the Cinematic Festival of Film Across Three Continents in Milan. The current study examines female stereotypes as portrayed in this film, employing a…
Saudi Viewers’ Perceptions of Attack on Titan Japanese Animation Online Series
This quantitative study examines Saudi viewers’ perceptions of the Japanese anime Attack on Titan. Data collection was undertaken by means of an online survey of 346 viewers of the animation, aged between fourteen and thirty-eight. The results indicated that the most popular characters were Levi, Eren, and Mikasa, with the least liked being the Armorer Titan, the Female Titan, Sasha, and Christa. The research found that the participants were attr…
The Impact of Exposure to the Game of Thrones on Saudi Male Identity
The objective of this study is to examine the impact of Game of Thrones on the cultural identity of young Saudi males. The study also discovered the reasons why Saudi males watch American TV series (Game of Thrones) from a critical cultural perspective. This study has collected the data using an online survey conducted on 63 Saudi male adolescents with age ranging from 15 to 25 years who regularly watched Game of Thrones. The results show that th…
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The Impact of Exposure to the Game of Thrones on Saudi Male Identity
The objective of this study is to examine the impact of Game of Thrones on the cultural identity of young Saudi males. The study also discovered the reasons why Saudi males watch American TV series (Game of Thrones) from a critical cultural perspective. This study has collected the data using an online survey conducted on 63 Saudi male adolescents with age ranging from 15 to 25 years who regularly watched Game of Thrones. The results show that th…
Saudi Viewers’ Perceptions of Attack on Titan Japanese Animation Online Series
This quantitative study examines Saudi viewers’ perceptions of the Japanese anime Attack on Titan. Data collection was undertaken by means of an online survey of 346 viewers of the animation, aged between fourteen and thirty-eight. The results indicated that the most popular characters were Levi, Eren, and Mikasa, with the least liked being the Armorer Titan, the Female Titan, Sasha, and Christa. The research found that the participants were attr…
The Representation of Women in Saudi Film
Female representation in film continues to be a new area of research in Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. Mahmoud Sabbagh, the writer and director of the Netflix film Amra and the Second Marriage, has portrayed Saudi women in various ways. His work was recognized with the Best Film award at the Cinematic Festival of Film Across Three Continents in Milan. The current study examines female stereotypes as portrayed in this film, employing a…
"Squid Game"
This study investigates why the Squid Game TV show is so successful among young Saudis across cultural divides. It explores the engagement of young Saudi audiences with the show and the range of enjoyment they derive from it, via a mixed-methodology consisting of two stages: a preliminary survey and comprehensive focus group sessions. The data is gathered via a preliminary online survey (N = 50) involving Saudi youths aged 18 to 21, and from a fo…
Cultural skimming, authenticity, and streaming preferences
This article explores how young audiences in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates engage with Turkish television serials ( dizi ) within a fragmented digital media environment shaped by international streaming platforms and algorithmically curated social media. Drawing on exploratory, participant-led focus groups, the study examines how participants interact with Turkish serials produced as international streaming originals in compar…
Exposure to AI-themed films and perceptions of artificial intelligence
Purpose This research investigates the perception of Saudi young adults aged between 18–35 years about artificial intelligence (AI) based on the exposure to AI themed movies. It hypothesizes that, based on Cultivation Theory, more exposure to such movies leads to dystopian perceptions of AI and moderation of those perceptions by demographic factors (age, gender and education). Methodology A sample of 410 Saudi respondents was recruited through sn…
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