Function of Mass Communication in the Social Development of Afghanistan

Bibliographic Data

ID22200481
AuthorsAzizullah Sidiq Azizullah Sidiq, Azizullah Sidiq (Khost University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume2
Issue4
Pages134-139
Publication date2022-07-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIntegrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712
PublisherStallion Publication (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.55544/ijrah.2.4.72
OpenAlexW4292056194
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited2

Generally communication is one of the inseparable parts of every individual`s daily life. In terms of social development a prosperous society is mainly based on mass media which are defined as powerful tools for mass communication. Mass media contribute to various aspects of social developments in a society ranging from education, health, sports, agriculture, livelihood, freedom of speech, human rights, fight against corruption, and to public awareness. Mass media play a vital role in creating and shaping of public opinion and strengthening of the society. This study aims to review the key functions of mass media and its role in the social development of Afghanistan. Reviewed the literatures and Google Scholar was used to find out the recent studies. This study shows that Mass media itself emerged strongly and has played a vital role in the social development of Afghanistan especially public awareness, freedom of speech, sports, education, agriculture, and reconstruction

Agriculture · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Language change · Livelihood · Mass media · Mass mobilization · Political science · Politics · Public opinion · Public relations · Social change · Social media · Sociology · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Law · Media Influence and Health