The role of Iraqi satellite channels in spreading the culture of insignificance in society

Abstract

Summary

The phenomenon of Iraqi satellite TV channels publishing content and materials based on a culture of insignificance is one of the most serious challenges facing Iraqi society at the present time. Since the beginning of 2003, Iraq has witnessed the competition of major brokers, capital owners and most parties to open many satellite channels The audience was exposed to a flood of media materials presenting intellectual and value patterns whose content is based on a culture of triviality represented by ridicule, ridicule, outrage of modesty, use of inappropriate words, superficial discussions, and others. There is no doubt that researching the concept of the triviality of media content requires studying it from its various aspects. However, our research will be limited to knowing the role played by the Iraqi satellite channels in spreading the culture of insignificance in society, as well as knowing the motives for these channels to deal with such topics. This research also sought to study the relationship between satellite channels and the culture of content trivialization based on relevant media literature such as scientific references and results of previous research and studies, following the survey approach to study the audience, relying on a questionnaire as a research tool, which included a sample of residents of the city of Baghdad who watch Iraqi satellite channels. 200 single, It was found from the results of the research:                                                                         

-The largest proportion of the research sample agreed that

the content presented by the Iraqi channels bears the nature of triviality is a striking phenomenon.                                       

- A large number of sample members also agreed that what the Iraqi channels are doing is contrary to their real role in raising awareness and educating the community.                             

-  Acceptance of the research hypothesis that says that the Iraqi satellite channels have contributed to spreading the culture of insignificance in society.  - Acceptance of the second hypothesis that says: There is a correlation between the type of programs offered by satellite channels and the percentage of audience affected by them.