The role of media in shaping positive public opinion towards democratic transition and electoral participation in Libya: An analytical perspective based on the theory of prioritizing priorities.

Abstract

The aim of the research is to identify the media role in agenda setting

for audience and shaping public opinion towards democratic transformation

and electoral participation. This research relied on the qualitative method and

the second-level meta-analysis of the available published research. The

researchers analyzed an available sample of research on the role of the media

in democratic transition and electoral participation that the researchers were

able to provide. They reach a number of results, including:

 The Libyan media played a role towards consolidating the manifestations

of the democratic process in Libya by increasing the democratic awareness of

the citizens and introducing them to the importance of spreading democracy.

- Shedding light on human rights and the importance of preserving human

rights and calling for the detection of any violation of these rights. - Calling

for active and serious participation in the multiple elections that took place in

Libya.

- Activating the participation of women, whether in decision-making or in

playing a positive political, social, economic and other role.- Introducing

political parties and personalities and revealing the electoral programs for

each of them. - Practicing criticism and oversight over governmental,

legislative, judicial and other performance. - Standing against calls for

separatism and racism. Informing the citizen of the latest developments in all

aspects of Libyan life, politically, economically, socially, and militarily.