Abstract
The study seeks to identify the role of online journalism in shaping the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi youth towards Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (Daesh) terrorist activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used a sample survey method, where a questionnaire was given to students at three universities: King Saud University, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, and Naif University. The questionnaire consisted of 400 respondents, and the study concluded that most youth use Saudi online journals on a regular basis, trust them, and rely on them greatly. Sabq newspaper was the highest in terms of exposure, while “Vision 2030” and the “fight against corruption and terrorism” were the most popular topics. The results also indicated statistically significant differences in the attitudes of the university youth towards Daesh’s terrorist operations in the Kingdom based on their demographic variables. It was found that males, those in the younger age group, residents of Riyadh, individuals with lower incomes, and students from Naif University were first when compared to other demographic groups in the research sample.
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