Technological Media and the Transformations of Family Socialization Patterns: The Breakdown of Traditional Value References

Abstract

This study investigates the profound impact of technological media on children’s daily lives, with a particular focus on the transformations it has generated in family-based socialization. It examines the indirect effects of modern technology on intergenerational educational relationships by analyzing shifts in parental guidance and the diminishing scope of parental authority in contrast to children’s engagement with digital platforms. Findings reveal that the growing reliance on technological media has significantly weakened the role of traditional socialization structures in shaping children’s values and behaviors. Digital applications increasingly assume educational functions that often surpass the influence of both family and school, leading to an erosion of direct value-based references, the emergence of more individualistic orientations, and a rise in emotional detachment within the household. These dynamics signal a progressive breakdown of traditional socialization models and emphasize the necessity of rethinking educational frameworks in ways that align with the realities of the digital age.

It was emphasized that dealing with the digital environment should be within the framework of an integrative approach that does not only view it as an area of threat, but also as an area that must be accommodated, rationalized, and directed, in order to enhance the ability of the family to regain its roles without excluding digital spaces. Based on these findings, family digital awareness should be strengthened to allow for the management of interaction with technological media in a conscious and balanced manner. As well as rethinking formal and informal educational frameworks in order to ensure a balanced education capable of adapting to contemporary transformations without deviating from authentic social references.