Abstract
The family is a particularly an important institution and the basic building block of any society, which performs the important functions of socializing the young and meet the emotional needs of their members. A stable family supports the social order and economic stability. Over the time, series of changes have been introduced in the functions of the family. Many internal and external forces have taken action against the family, producing a fundamental change in family functions. Therefore, the current study helps to evaluate the effects of modern media on family function in the Punjab, Pakistan. This research is based on a quantitative methodology. A sample of 672 respondents was selected from three selected districts namely Sheikhupura, Chakwal and Khanewal of Punjab province. Multistage sampling technique was used for data collection. The data was collected with the help of a well-structured interview schedule. The findings obtained from collected data revealed that modern media has negative effects for family functions by decreasing the intensity and duration of interaction among family members. Modern media has also affected family gatherings, and play a vital role in breaking old family traditions and change the socializing patterns, norms and values of society. Keywords: Modern media, Family functions, Implication, Social isolation, Socialization.
Highlights
It is clear that modern media has become an inextricable component of human life, and that it has a significant impact on family functions
The main objective of this study is to explore the extent of modern media on various family functions
The results of the current study figured that the excessive usages of modern technologies casted negative impact on family functions
Summary
It is clear that modern media has become an inextricable component of human life, and that it has a significant impact on family functions. A small percentage of the population used modern media in 2005, but by 2019, this number has grown up to 79 percent. Previous researches have shown that modern media has a negative impact on children's attitudes and behavior. The current research focuses on how modern media has changed and altered family functions. It examines the existing literature of how modern media affect family gatherings, limits outdoor recreational activities among family members to date, and examines the impact of modern media on the socialization process and traditional family functions (Jenkins et al, 2020)
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