Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-3 | Issue-08 | 1026-1043
Original Research Article
The Role of Media Literacy In Protecting The Consumer In Saudi Arabia
Iyad A. Al-Nsour
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
This study aimed at determining the effect of media on formation the
marketing literacy and also determining such marketing literacy on consumer
protection in Saudi Arabia. The study also aimed at determining the statistical
differences in marketing literacy and consumer protection according to Demographical
factors. The Study population consisted of all Saudi and non-Saudi consumers in
Riyadh city, whom reached to 5.8 Million in the year 2016. 386 people were selected,
and simple random sample was used. The study concluded that there is no statistical
impact of media on marketing literacy but there is a statistical impact of marketing
literacy on the consumer protection in Saudi Arabia. The study found that there are
statistical differences in marketing literacy and consumer protection according to
education level and such differences tend to the master holders. Finally, the study
suggested some recommendations and marketing implications that enhance marketing
literacy and consumer protection among consumers in Saudi Arabia.