Problems of family and maintaining family well-being in a digital society

Abstract

The study addresses the problem of physical violence in the family, which has become the most relevant in criminology, especially in the period of digitalization. The purpose of the study was to determine the forms of physical violence against vulnerable family members and identify the causes and conditions for violence against women, the elderly, and children in a digital society. The authors consider that vulnerable family members in the republics of the North Caucasus are most in need of protection due to the closeness of the topic of violence to observe traditions and customs. The paper shows the fate of women in extremist families. In a digital society, the threat of violence using the latest technologies is relevant. This type of abuse contains psychological aspects, it is a form of digital violence. Constant pressure in the form of control over social networks, the requirements to instantly call back or answer a message is becoming common in a digital society. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that determine physical violence against helpless family members in a digital society and to find areas for improving the criminal law on violence against family members. With due regard to the purpose of the study, the determinants of violence against helpless family members are revealed. Based on the study of the factors that trigger physical violence against vulnerable family members, some methods for improving the criminal legislation are proposed. The study is of practical relevance, and its results can be used for combating physical violence against helpless family members and improving legislation on violence against family members.