Alfeir, Nada

doi:10.21608/jsrep.2025.423979

"Assessing Twitter's (X) Influence on Scientific Engagement and Saudi Women's Empowerment: A Mixed-Methods Study"

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Nada Alfeir

Assistant Professor Department of Communication Skills King AbdulAziz University, KSA

10.21608/jsrep.2025.423979

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the use of Twitter as a tool for scientific engagement among Arab women, specifically in Saudi Arabia, which is an intriguing topic that showcases the potential of social media in empowering women in the realm of science and education. Furthermore, this study employed a mixed methodological approach to determine the perception of Saudi women towards the use of Twitter as a tool for scientific engagement and its role in empowering Saudi women. Further, this study recruited Saudi women who have accounts on Twitter. For qualitative analysis, face-to-face interviews with 20 Saudi women were conducted, and for quantitative analysis, the self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 400 Saudi women. The study results showed that Twitter has positively influenced students' educational outcomes and collective learning due to their integral activities on Twitter and their involvement in online discussions. Moreover, Saudi women enjoy the freedom of speech offered by Twitter as they can express their knowledgeable opinions related to their specific courses.

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