Political culture in the media

Abstract

The research paper examines the actual relations between political systems and mass
information in the modern information society. To substantiate the relevance of the research topic, the
authors have posed research questions and analyzed theoretical papers, various Internet sites, and research
papers. The research paper presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of the concept of ‘political culture’
in the field of mass media and social sciences. Media services and the practice of using digital technologies
by the state in the provision of public services to the population are singled out as the main sources
influencing the formation of political culture among people.
As one of the directions of managing the political system, it reflects the functions of state entities in the
dissemination of information, including the development of e-government and its place in the international
ranking, and analysis of the development status of the Kazakh political. In addition, the authors suggested
that Kazakhstan’s e-government can contribute to the formation of a new form of political culture among
the population, clearly demonstrating a focus on the virtual implementation of activities in such areas as
family, social security, legal aid, healthcare, migration, education, transport, employment.
Research methods: theoretical and methodological analysis, statistical analysis, and secondary data
analysis. The main data of the article are mass media, digital technologies, e-government, and UN research
works. In conclusion, the article describes the role of e-government in Kazakhstan’s experience with a
comprehensive consideration of the relationship between the media and politics.