THE TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY STRUCTURE IN THE DIGITAL SOCIETY: DIVORCE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SOCIAL SERVICE INTERVENTION IN TURKEY

Authors : Ayşe Kayaalp, Nurten Ebru Özdemir

Pages : 73-91

Doi:10.17130/ijmeb.1782088

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Publication Date : 2025-10-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Digitalization has profoundly transformed not only individuals’ lifestyles but also the very structure of the family. Social media, in particular, has brought about substantial changes in how individuals communicate and establish relationships, leading to a variety of challenges within marital relationships. Diminished family privacy, digital jealousy, communication breakdown, and interactions in virtual environments have been identified as key factors contributing to the rise in divorce rates. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of digitalization on family structure, to analyze how social media influences the divorce process, and to explore the roles and intervention strategies that social work as a discipline can undertake in the face of these transformations. The research was conducted through an extensive literature review of existing papers, theses, and scholarly articles. Findings indicate that social workers provide crucial support to individuals and families during this process by offering counseling, crisis intervention, and initiatives to strengthen intra-family communication. In this context, it is suggested that closer monitoring of the effects of digitalization on family structures would be beneficial. Furthermore, the development of digital literacy, online counseling, and family-based preventive intervention strategies within the field of social work is considered essential
Keywords : aile, boşanma, dijitalleşme

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