Foreign dramas and adolescent behavioral problems

Teenagers are among the groups most susceptible to the ideas, values, and behaviors presented in foreign television programs. This is due to their inherent tendency to reject and their desire to acquire knowledge by any means, without being properly equipped with an understanding of their own society's values, needs, and cultural heritage. Exposure to foreign television programs and imported content can be an escapist tool for teenagers, allowing them to flee their reality. A significant percentage of teenagers also view foreign television programs as a source of learning, offering a glimpse into a new world and the acquisition of new information in various fields. Furthermore, a large number of individuals perceive these programs as reflecting a reality similar to their own and presenting problems similar to their own. Given that drama is a popular television format that appeals to various segments of society in general, and teenagers in particular, increasing its potential influence on their concepts, attitudes, and behaviors, the focus was placed on MBC2, FOX MOVIES, and ZEE AFLAM channels. Exposure to foreign dramas broadcast on satellite channels can pose significant risks, as censorship of the content is limited, resulting in a wealth of material, both valuable and worthless. Viewers are free to choose what they watch, which can lead to serious social problems, including the erosion of moral values ??and the spread of deviant behavior. Because teenagers represent the future of any society, and because adolescence is a stage influenced by intertwined social and cultural factors, and given the importance of this stage and their desire to imitate and emulate, this age group serves as a repository of cultural and social values ??that contribute to shaping the character of tomorrow's citizens.