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Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Sayah, Rita, Ph.D."

Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Sayah, Rita, Ph.D."

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  • The effects of cartoons on Lebanese children aged between 3 and 10 
    Beaino, Tamara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021)
    The purpose of this study is to understand how cartoons affect children and to what extent is this effect detectable. The study explored mainly violent and aggressive behavior related to cartoons, the messages transmitted as well as the extent to which children imitate what they see. The data gathering process was possible through a survey that was filled by 222 mothers from all over Lebanon, having children aged between 3 and 10. Also, three focus groups, each consisting of 8 mothers, were conducted in order to get more accurate data and further insight. The results validated the hypothesis ...
  • The relation between investigative journalism and the dark web in Lebanon : in light of the authoritarian theory 
    Moundalak, Roland (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021)
    For over 4 years (2017-2021), new content was constantly being added to this research, for a long-term observation of events, such as the rise and fall of Lebanese figures: after this paper’s interviews, two of the interviewees witnessed their superiors being convicted (Khalil Sehnaoui from Krypton Security, and Suzanne Hajj Hobeiche from the Internal Security Forces). The authoritarian theory was judged as most appropriate to convey the necessity of a technology that would allow private communication among citizens of oppressive regimes: most dangerously, however, is when journalists do not ...
  • The role of social media in mobilizing, sustaining and ending the major protests of the October 17 revolution 
    Mehanna, Samir (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021)
    The purpose of this study is to understand how social media affected the Lebanese revolution known as the October 17 revolution. The study explored mainly how and why people used social media platforms mainly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and it investigated whether or not social media had an influence over decision making during the revolution. The data gathering process was possible through a survey that was filled by 463 Lebanese from all over Lebanon, who are social media users. Also, five interviews have been conducted with public figures, journalists and activists to understand deeper ...

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