This study examines the effects of religious practice and media exposure on attitudes towards normalizing relations with Israel in Kuwait. Results show that frequency of prayer was a strong predictor of holding negative attitudes towards normalizing relations with Israel. Exposure to religious media programming was also a significant predictor of negative attitudes towards Israel. However, ownership of a satellite receiver and exposure to art and culture programming were significant predictors of holding positive attitudes towards this issue. The findings raise questions about the role of mass media in shaping attitudes about international relations.
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