Internet political discussions in the Arab world
A look at online forums from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12898484 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eisa Al Nashmi (0000-0002-5579-6283, University of Florida, corresponding author), Johanna Cleary (University of Florida), Juan‐Carlos Molleda (University of Florida), Melinda J Mcadams (University of Florida) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 719-738 |
| Publication date | 2010-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Communication Gazette (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1748-0485 • E-ISSN: 1748-0493 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1748048510380810 |
| OpenAlex | W2040681733 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 11 |
This content analysis examines postings on four Internet political discussion forums based in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt. The study of Arabic-language sites concludes that the discussions cover a variety of topics and offer vibrant and complex conversations on political issues in the Arab world. Unlike in the US and European countries, the study found that social issues were not a big part of political debate in the Arab world. The study also found that discussions had varied political agendas influenced by many variables including geography, culture, history, demographics, major news events and political and economic structures. It indicated that the often one-dimensional portrayal of the Arab world in the western media is simplistic and frequently inaccurate
Arabic · Demographics · Media studies · Middle East · Political communication · Political science · Politics · Social media · Social science · Sociology · The Internet · Variety (cybernetics · E-Government and Public Services · Law · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2024 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |