Sociological Research Research Articles

Prerequisites for Improving the Socio-Demographic Situation in Greater Donbass

The scientifi c and practical research presented by the author of this article is a continuation of a series of articles on sociological research conducted in the territory of Greater Donbass. The object of the sociological study is to assess the impact of long-term military actions on the socio-demographic situation, and the subject is the basic possibilities (prerequisites) for improving the socio-demographic situation of the region under study in the short-term post-war perspective. To restore the social and industrial infrastructure of the DPR destroyed as a result of military actions, the Republic lacks professional personnel in most basic professions. This is a direct consequence of the combined processes of martial law and demographic processes. Military actions had both direct and indirect effects on the socio-demographic situation in the DPR. The direct impact includes the death of military personnel and civilians in the Republic. In addition to direct losses, indirect losses should be highlighted, which are determined by high population migration. The socio-demographic state of the DPR, taking into account the consequences of military actions, is also infl uenced to a certain extent by other reasons and factors than in the Soviet Union after the Great Patriotic War. Significant consequences of the Great Patriotic War were the large number of casualties among military personnel and civilians, and in the DPR the departure of qualifi ed personnel from this territory is decisive. At the same time, forecasting the socio-demographic situation in the short-term post-war perspective in the territory of Greater Donbass using known mathematical methods is impossible due to the lack of a single, comparable and objective information base for the period under study (2013–2024), but the author’s use of a universal research method (SWOT analysis) turned out to be acceptable and effective. To improve the socio-demographic situation in the territory of Greater Donbass, it is necessary to create conditions for the postwar return of labor migrants to the territory of the DPR, as well as the restoration of their professional knowledge and skills. The most important condition for the post-war return of migrants is a significant improvement in the quality of life in the Republic.

Is Sex Work Inherently Gendered?

Abstract Sex work is highly gendered, with 80 percent of sex workers being female, and the vast majority of buyers of sex being male. It is often taken for granted that this is how it is, and implicit in much of the debate around sex work is the assumption that it is inherently gendered. In this paper, I question this assumption, drawing on sociological research to challenge arguments which purport that it is inconceivable that women would ever want to pay for sex, or that sex work would exist under conditions of gender equality. I argue that gendered sexual norms likely are a significant reason for why sex work is so gendered, but sex work would probably continue to exist under conditions of gender equality, due to the diversity in motivations people have for buying and selling sex. Acknowledging that sex work is not inherently gendered is important for (at least) two reasons. First, it is probable that the gendered nature of sex work contributes to the stigma and bad treatment that sex workers, particularly female ones, face. Secondly, if sex work is not inherently gendered, this will have implications for how we should think about it, morally, practically, and legally.

"It Was So Easy in a Situation That's So Hard": Structural Stigma and Telehealth Abortion.

For decades, sociological research has examined the role of stigma in contributing to health disparities, yet such research seldom grapples with the interplay between individuals and structures. There is a particular paucity of research on abortion that concurrently examines individual experiences with stigma and structural barriers. In this article, we use telehealth abortion as a case, which now accounts for one in five abortions in the United States. We conducted 30 interviews and approach the data using a structural stigma framework in tandem with conceptualizations of felt, internalized, and enacted stigma. Findings advance a sociological theory of structural abortion stigma: a combination of structural barriers, internalized beliefs, and interpersonal shame. Telehealth reduces structural barriers to abortion and mitigates internal and interpersonal experiences of stigma. The latter is achieved by the ability to avoid the traditional abortion clinic, which many interviewees view as the site where stigma is produced and experienced.

Ageism as a form of occupational discrimination: A sociological conceptualization

The article is focused on the problem of occupational discrimination, with a specific focus on ageism as a prominent manifestation in contemporary workplaces, and its social effects. The article discusses two age categories of employees (the elderly and the youth) who most often experience ageism in the management practice of Russian companies. The conceptualization of ageism as a sociological problem includes a classification of its typical features. A key factor driving ageism is the pension age reform which causes mixed reactions in society. Employers’ discriminatory practices correlate with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing labor relations. The methodological section reviews the results of sociological research by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) and independent sociological organizations that study ageism. The article argues that current recruitment practices, employee retention strategies, and rotation mechanisms in Russian organizations remain suboptimal and require further improvement. The negative social effects of ageism intensify tension in Russian society and the labor market, which together disrupts social balance in the context of economic instability and social challenges. Developing constructive solutions and modern strategies to combat ageism and broader occupational discrimination is essential for advancing interdisciplinary research in this field.

Rethinking love, independence, and speciesism in assistance dog discourse

This paper challenges the prevailing belief that assistance dogs inherently love their roles, arguing that the notion of “unconditional love” in discourses on assistance dog perpetuates a human-centric perspective and reinforces speciesism. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the affective experiences of these working animals and of acknowledging the interdependence between people with disabilities and assistance dogs. The paper has four main objectives: (1) critiquing the concept of unconditional love attributed to assistance dogs, (2) recognizing the physical and affective labor of assistance dogs, (3) highlighting the importance of interdependence over independence, and (4) exploring the intersections of ableism and speciesism in the context of assistance dogs. By examining the role of love as a narrative-framing device, the paper aims to reveal how anthropocentric viewpoints often obscure the exploitation of assistance dogs. Incorporating insights from human-animal studies and disability studies, the paper seeks to enrich sociological research on emotions and power structures, advocating for a shift toward valuing the labor and wellbeing of assistance dogs. This approach challenges the liberal ideology of independence and promotes a more inclusive understanding of interspecies relationships, ultimately enhancing the sociological study of emotions, and intersections between sociology, disability studies, and human-animal studies.

Experience in applying large language models to analyse quantitative sociological data

The article discusses the possibilities and limitations of using large language models (hereinafter referred to as LLM) to analyse quantitative data in sociological research. Also, attention is paid to the actor-network theory, according to which neural networks act as active participants of social interaction. It is noted that the usage of the LLM can be considered as an innovative process in the field of applied sociological research. The article demonstrates examples of the LLM application for quantitative methods of analysis on the basis of a survey dataset taken from open sources. Practical examples show how the LLM can be used to construct frequency and summary tables, calculate averages and conduct correlation analysis. The application of the LLM is seen as an innovative process that promotes the development of new methodological approaches. The authors analyse examples of the LLM usage in sociology and emphasise the need to build an innovative culture and develop methodological approaches to verify and correct the results. In addition, the authors highlight the importance of interpreting the LLM results in the context of sociological theory and practice. The article also discusses the role of the LLM in empowering the sociological research, especially in the areas of analysing big data and discovering hidden patterns. Finally, the authors suggest paths for future research in the application of the LLM in sociology, including the development of new methods and tools for integrating the LLM into the sociological research.

ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF NON-RECEPTION ANTI-FEVER MEDICINES IN CHILDREN

The aim of the work was to analyze the use of over-the-counter antipyretic drugs in young children. Methods and materials. Marketing, analytical, comparative analysis and generalization of information were chosen as research methods. The study of the analysis of the needs of fever patients in the improvement of pharmaceutical care was conducted based on three pharmacies of the Podorozhnyk pharmacy chain, which were in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. We conducted sociological research using questionnaires. The survey was conducted from October 1 to 31, 2023. To ensure representativeness, according to the calculations, 50 respondents (visitors of pharmacies) were involved in the survey, who approached the pharmacy employee with the aim of purchasing an antipyretic drug for a younger child. The results of the analysis were processed using computer programs. The results. As of November 2023, the market of Ukraine is dominated by Ukrainian-made medical devices (66.7%). Among the dosage forms, tablets prevail - a total of 41 names and capsules (36 names), the least oral solutions and solutions for injections - 1 name each. Taking into account that the greater number of drugs refers to over-the-counter drugs, an important aspect of responsible self-medication by the patient and pharmaceutical care by the pharmacist is the clinical and pharmaceutical characteristics of the medicinal product in view of the API or its combination, its dose, dosage form, possibility and features application in separate groups of patients, in particular children, was the study and analysis of instructions for the medical use of drugs regarding the possibility of taking these drugs in children. According to the analysis of the instructions for pharmaceuticals, it was found that 28% of drugs are allowed for use in children from birth to 1 year, from 1 year - 2.29%, from 3 years - 0.7%, from 5 years - 6.8%, from 6 years - 35.6%, from 10 years - 0.7%, from 12 years - 12.9%, more than 7 kg - 4.6%, more than 20 kg - 3.1%, more than 33 kg - 3.79%, as prescribed by a doctor taking into account the benefits/risks - 1.5%. To ensure representativeness, according to the calculations, 50 visitors to the pharmacy (representatives of the child) who came to the pharmacy to purchase an antipyretic drug for the treatment of a child's fever were involved in the survey. Conclusions. The conducted clinical and pharmaceutical analysis showed that the treatment of hyperthermia in children must be approached very carefully, because the assortment of over-the-counter drugs in Ukraine is large, there is a synonymy of the names of drugs of individual companies, which contain different compositions of active substances of different concentrations, which are indicated for use in individual groups of patients. Considering that many pharmaceuticals are over the counter, an important aspect is the responsible attitude of the pharmaceutical worker to inform and warn the buyer of the pharmacy, as well as responsible self-medication on the part of the patient. The effectiveness of antipyretic therapy will be higher when the pediatrician works together with the child's parents to improve medical literacy. From an ethical and deontological point of view, only close contact between the pediatrician and the patients' parents will allow to effectively eliminate febrile syndrome and prevent its dangerous and sometimes fatal consequences.

Health and society: disparities in access to healthcare services

Introduction: As problems of social aspects of health and increased population segmentation have emerged, the question of access to the necessary medical services has become one of the most acute in modern society.Objective: This study aims to analyse the social determinants of health and healthcare services and determine major dynamics that affect equal utilisation of healthcare services.Methods: The study used an integrated approach comprised of statistical analysis, sociological research and health policy analysis was adopted.Results: The following findings established that lack of equitable health access affects the populace's health and social order. Lack of health insurance and low income significantly hamper the ability to get good quality healthcare. Regional disparities are also vital, mainly because rural facilities do not possess the appropriate tools. In order to address the this medical, social and economic problem, one has to act and investigate more thoroughly.Conclusions: Since the subject of the work is the analysis of the social aspects of health, emphasis is placed on the availability of healthcare for populations deprived of it either financially, geographically, or through other restraints. This primarily focuses more attention on the marginalised groups in society, including older adults, people experiencing poverty, people in remote areas and discriminated groups in health facilities

Psychological needs related to civil inattention: A qualitative and quantitative view on public encounters.

As described by early sociological research (Goffman, 1963, Behavior in public places: Notes on the social organization of gatherings), a typical behavioural pattern in public encounters between strangers is so-called Civil Inattention (CI). CI describes a ritual of politely communicating having noticed the other while assuring non-communication intentions. A typical example of showing CI is initially looking at the other person but then quickly averting the gaze. As argued earlier, CI fulfils a central role in the smooth functioning of a society. Also, CI gains new relevance in the digital era, in particular regarding privacy needs. Still, previous research on CI often remained on a theoretical or descriptive level, and its psychological functions have not been explored systematically. As an advancement, our study provides a deeper understanding of CI, exploring individual narratives, relevant psychological needs, and contextual factors. We conducted a qualitative interview study (N = 25) followed by an experimental online study (N = 353) with a 2 (presence of CI) × 2 (physical distance) mixed design. It shows that CI adds to well-being and specifically addresses needs for relatedness, security, and autonomy. However, though Study 1 suggested physical distance as a relevant contextual factor, the present experimental manipulation in Study 2 did not show significant effects.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP SEDIAAN FARMASI YANG TIDAK MEMILIKI IZIN EDAR

Article 143 of Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health stipulates that: (1) Any individual who produces and/or distributes pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and household health supplies (PKRT) must obtain business permits from the Central or Regional Government in accordance with their authority, based on norms, standards, procedures, and criteria as stipulated by applicable laws and regulations. (2) Any individual who produces and/or distributes pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and PKRT that have obtained business permits but are proven to not meet safety, efficacy, and quality requirements shall be subject to administrative sanctions in accordance with laws and regulations in the field of business licensing. (3) Business permits as referred to in paragraph (1) do not apply to traditional herbal medicine (jamu) sellers, herbal medicine makers, and facilities for the production of specially used drugs. (4) Business licensing related to pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and PKRT as referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The research method used is sociological legal research. Based on the research results in Pekanbaru, it was found that the regulation has not been implemented as expected. This is evident from the widespread presence of pharmaceutical products, including cosmetics and drugs, that do not have the required permits in the city. In the context of law enforcement against unlicensed pharmaceutical preparations, although the law provides a clear legal framework to regulate and supervise the circulation of drugs and cosmetics, significant challenges remain in effective monitoring and enforcement on the ground. Many drugs and cosmetics are circulated without distribution permits, posing potential risks to public health. Legal action against perpetrators who market illegal drugs or cosmetics must be carried out firmly and consistently, with appropriate penalties to create a deterrent effect and prevent the circulation of harmful illegal goods.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKU TINDAK PIDANA PENYELUDUPAN MANUSIA DARI DAN LUAR INDONESIA

Immigration in Indonesia is regulated by Law Number 6 of 2011 on Immigration, which replaced the previous immigration law, Law Number 9 of 1992. The law states that anyone who enters or exits Indonesia without undergoing immigration inspection, or without valid travel documents or visas, will be subject to criminal sanctions. The legal foundation for human trafficking offenses is also outlined in Law Number 18 of 2017 on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers. Immigration matters are closely related to the movement of people across international borders, which has increased in the era of globalization and free trade, and has now become a concern for countries around the world, including Indonesia. Smuggling, which involves trafficking people for exploitation or physical and psychological abuse, is a violation of human dignity. The method used in this research is sociological legal research. Based on the results, it is known that law enforcement at the Bengkalis Immigration Checkpoint Office (TPI) is in accordance with the provisions set out in the Immigration Law. However, challenges remain, such as limited human resources, inadequate infrastructure, and suboptimal coordination between agencies. Handling human trafficking requires active involvement from various parties, including the police, customs, and other related agencies, to strengthen oversight and prevent this transnational crime. This research concludes that to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement, there needs to be enhanced training for officers, improvement of inspection facilities and infrastructure, and strengthened cooperation between agencies involved in the prevention and prosecution of human trafficking. Additionally, a broader socialization to the public regarding the dangers and impacts of human trafficking should also be conducted to strengthen preventive efforts.

PENEGAKAN HUKUM TERHADAP PENGENDARA KENDARAAN BERMOTOR ANAK

Traffic law enforcement is one of the important components in maintaining safety and order on the road. In Indonesia, traffic regulations are governed by Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (UU LLAJ). This phenomenon not only endangers the safety of the children riders themselves but also other road users. Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation provides a legal basis to regulate this phenomenon to create order, security, and safety in traffic. The method used is sociological legal research. Based on the research findings, it is known that the regulation on the ownership of a driver's license (SIM) for child motor vehicle riders is regulated in Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation. The requirement for someone to have a driver's license is to be 17 (seventeen) years old for SIM A, C, and D, while 20 years old for SIM B1, and 21 years old for SIM B II. The regulation regarding the ownership of a driver's license (SIM) for child motor vehicle riders is an important preventive measure to ensure safety on the road. Law enforcement against child motor vehicle riders in the jurisdiction of Polresta Pekanbaru is still faced with the issue of motor vehicles being ridden by children, which could trigger traffic accidents. Efforts to address this have been implemented through various measures, including traffic raids and vehicle administrative checks.

PENYELESAIAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKU KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS

Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, specifically Article 310 paragraph (4), states that accidents causing the death of a person due to the negligence of the perpetrator can result in criminal sanctions. This article specifies that anyone who, due to their negligence, causes a traffic accident that results in the death of another person can be sentenced to a maximum of 6 (six) years in prison and/or a fine of up to IDR 12,000,000.00 (twelve million rupiah). The method used is sociological legal research. Based on the research findings, it is known that the rights of the perpetrator and the victim in a traffic accident include that the perpetrator has the right to be treated in accordance with applicable legal principles, including the right to legal defense, the right to fair treatment in legal proceedings, and the right to amend their wrongdoing through rehabilitation or mediation if necessary. On the other hand, the victim of a traffic accident also has the right to compensation for the losses they have suffered, including medical expenses, property damage, and other losses. These rights must be guaranteed and fulfilled with full responsibility by the parties involved, whether the perpetrator, law enforcement officials, or other relevant parties. Legal resolution of traffic accident perpetrators based on Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation in the jurisdiction of Polresta Pekanbaru indicates that this law provides a clear framework regarding the procedures for law enforcement against traffic accident perpetrators. The law emphasizes that perpetrators who violate traffic regulations and cause accidents must be held accountable for their actions. The legal process is expected not only to focus on imposing sanctions but also to provide space for the perpetrators to correct their mistakes through appropriate mechanisms, such as fines, imprisonment, or administrative sanctions.

Methodological Aspects of Studying the Socio-Demographic Situation at the Municipal Level (The Example of the Irkutsk Re-gion and the Republic of Buryatia)

The article is devoted to the study of the socio-demographic situation in the regions of the Baikal region at the municipal level. The purpose of the study is to evaluate possible methodological approaches for studying the socio–demographic situation in the regions of Russia, to analyze the socio-demographic situation in the regions under consideration. The paper reviewed the experience of studying the socio-demographic situation at the regional and municipal levels, analyzed approaches to the term and presented the author’s definition. The most important task of the study was to assess the feasibility of using such an integrated approach in the study of regions. The work used data from the Federal State Statistics Service at the municipal level. To calculate the index of the socio-demographic situation, indicators of the population and the level of development of the social sphere were selected. The calculation of the complex indicator of the socio-demographic situation was carried out for each municipality in the period from 2013 to 2022. A comparative analysis of the territories allowed us to identify several groups according to this indicator. The use of the cartographic method to display the results of the study made it possible to assess the dependence of the socio-demographic situation on the geographical location – climatic conditions, the degree of development of transport infrastructure. The methodology adopted in the work gives a certain idea of the socio-demographic situation, but it also has several disadvantages. In general, it seems promising to refine such an indicator, since there is a direct dependence of demographic development on the level of development of the social sphere. Of particular interest in this regard will be the development of a multifactorial index. Thus, the economic and geographical location of the territories also has an impact on social development. In addition, the use of statistical data alone does not allow for a full assessment of the situation on the ground. In this case, it is possible to use the data of sociological research.

Legal Consciousness as a Philosophical and Legal Category: Historical and Contemporary Interpretations

The relevance of this study stems from the need to develop a comprehensive understanding of legal consciousness as a multidimensional phenomenon, to create a theoretical foundation for effective practices in legal education and legal socialization, and to deepen knowledge of the mechanisms of formation and functioning of the legal system. Despite a significant number of studies dedicated to legal consciousness, there is still no unified, comprehensive model in the scholarly discourse that adequately describes this multifaceted phenomenon. The absence of such a model complicates further development in the theory of law and philosophy of law. Modern studies increasingly demonstrate that legal consciousness is an integrated socio-legal category. That is, it is not confined solely to philosophical and legal discourse but also encompasses psychological and social aspects. This broad scope presents challenges for research while simultaneously opening new perspectives for scholarly analysis. The aim of this work is to identify and describe the evolution of scholarly approaches to understanding legal consciousness. Such an analysis allows for identifying key stages in the development of the concept of «legal consciousness», determining dominant paradigms and concepts, analyzing the interconnection of philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspects of legal consciousness, and revealing unresolved issues and prospects for further research. The methodological aspects of the study include: historical analysis (examining the evolution of the concept of legal consciousness in the context of the development of philosophy, law, and society), comparative analysis (comparing various theoretical approaches to understanding legal consciousness), and an interdisciplinary approach (integrating philosophical, legal, psychological, and sociological research methods). This enables an analysis of the dynamic evolution of the concept, from ancient philosophical concepts to contemporary sociocultural interpretations; an understanding of shifting emphases, from moral and philosophical aspects to psychological, sociological, and cultural dimensions; and an examination of the influence of historical contexts – how the understanding of legal consciousness has changed in various sociocultural conditions. The research results identify the following key trends: interpretive pluralism – the absence of a single definition and the diversity of approaches to analyzing legal consciousness; interdisciplinarity in research – the interaction of philosophy of law, sociology, psychology, and other sciences in the study of this phenomenon; and problematization – growing interest in studying the distortions of legal consciousness in the context of modern social transformations. The conclusions of the study can be used as a theoretical basis for developing effective mechanisms to form society’s legal consciousness.

Inclusion in school: physical education teachers’ perceptions of students with impairments

ObjectivesUsing data from sociological research conducted among teachers of Polish schools in 2023, the authors investigated the attitudes of teachers towards students with impairments (SWI) participating in the program School Sports Club (SKS).Material and methodsThe analyses were based on research conducted in 2023 by the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Sport-National Research Institute (IS-PIB) among students and teachers of Polish schools. The presented results are part of a sociological study that included a total of 5,330 respondents, comprising 2,294 PE teachers and 3,036 students, and reflect the opinions of teachers towards students with impairments.ResultsThe results indicated that most teachers do not have direct contact with SWI, which affects their opinions and lack of readiness to work with such students. Only 15% of teachers have experience working with impaired students, and 66% express openness to such cooperation, but often with certain conditions. It was found that teachers with longer work experience and higher qualifications are not more open to working with SWI. Teachers need appropriate training and continuous professional development to effectively include SWI in sports activities.ConclusionsIt seems necessary to pay attention to the interdisciplinary nature of education so that PE teachers have a broader view of their students’ needs. Practitioners with broad perspectives on conducting physical activity classes were more likely to use individualized criteria and facilitate integration than those who demonstrated narrow perspectives, such as strictly adhering to the curriculum and expected normative performance.

Sociological and Criminological Research of Victimization Issues: Preliminary Stage and New Sphere of Cybercrime Categorization

Sociological and Criminological Research of Victimization Issues: Preliminary Stage and New Sphere of Cybercrime Categorization

Challenging Social Boundaries in the Poetry of Thuraya Al Arrayed

This study highlights Thuraya Al Arrayed’s unconventional portrayal of women in selected revolutionary poems that address the concept of women’s rights. It explores how Al Arrayed’s representation of women challenged the restrictions imposed on Saudi women before the reign of King Salman Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Thus, this research adds to the existing body of knowledge by offering a new approach to Al Arrayed’s poetry concerning the aspects of women’s rights in contemporary Saudi Arabia. By considering Al Arrayed’s radical choice of metaphors and images, I aim to establish Al Arrayed as a significant female poet whose poetry embraces a literary tradition that questions negative gendered attitudes biased against passionate women. In my approach to Al Arrayed’s poetry, I consult selected poems from her published and unpublished volumes, along with biographical notes based on personal interviews. Additionally, I examine sociological research on the changing role of women, which coincides with the transitional phase in contemporary Saudi Arabia. To my knowledge, the thematic focus offered in this article is absent from contemporary literature. Therefore, the significance of this research lies in its contribution to advancing the discourse on Al Arrayed by addressing aspects not previously considered.

Family values: youth’s attitudes vs older generation

The article presents the results of the sociological research conducted in 2024 and based on a qualitative methodology (18 in-depth interviews), all-Russian survey data, as well as research made by Russian scientists. The main purpose of the study is to identify the attitudes of young generations (aged 18-35) and older people (aged 60+) to marriage, family, children, divorce, use of digital technologies based on a comparative analysis. The results of the study show that the assertion that exists in public discourse about the loss of “traditional family values” by the younger generation is premature; rather, we should talk about their transformation in the context of the political and economic crisis under the influence of a higher degree of responsibility of young people in creating their own family and having children, pragmatism, and a critical assessment of their own capabilities. Currently, the problems of the older people are increasingly included in the agenda of modern state social policy in order to include them in various types of activities (education, mentoring, volunteering) to overcome loneliness, prevent destructive age-related phenomena, maintain physical and mental health, increase life expectancy, improve adaptive capabilities, which allows maintaining the connection between generations in difficult socio-economic and political conditions.

The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships: A Sociological Study

Within the context of current society, this sociological research study analyses the myriad ways in which social media contributes to the influence of interpersonal interactions. The rise of social media platforms has provided individuals with new channels via which they may communicate with one another, make connections, and show themselves to the world. This study investigates a number of different aspects of this phenomenon by drawing on a comprehensive literature review as well as empirical data. Text messaging, instant messaging, and video chats have become a fundamental part of everyday contacts, according to the research, which demonstrates major changes in communication patterns due to the proliferation of these technologies. This article investigates the rise of virtual connections, such as online friendships and romantic relationships, and sheds insight on the prevalence of these connections as well as the mechanisms that govern them. In this article, traditional relationships are examined in the context of social media, illustrating how these platforms may both build and strain ties of this kind. The topics of trust and envy in online relationships are examined, providing insights into the mechanics of trust-building as well as potential hazards.