Television Mediation in the Reshaping of Family Relationships: A Critical Sociological Analysis in Light of Symbolic Interactionism

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role television plays in reshaping family relationships in the context of contemporary social and cultural transformations, using symbolic interactionism as an interpretive framework. The study highlights that television does not function as a unidirectional influence, but rather as a symbolic mediator that contributes to the production of meaning within family interactions. Furthermore, its impact is determined by patterns of use and interpretation, as it can either strengthen family cohesion or contribute to its disintegration, depending on the family’s social and cultural context.