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A Study on the Formation Mechanism and Influencing Factors of "Limited Disconnection" among the Youth Group

Author(s)

Yilin Meng, Li Wu*

Affiliation(s)

China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Against the backdrop of digitalization's pervasive influence and rapid social transformation, the phenomenon of youth "cutting ties with relatives" has evolved from an individual behavior into a widespread social trend. This study adopts a dual perspective of digital technology and family transformation, integrating literature review and empirical research to systematically analyze the practical characteristics, formation mechanisms, and influencing factors of youth severing familial connections. Findings indicate that the longer young people spend on online socializing, the more pronounced the intergenerational digital divide and the stronger the sense of online relationship substitution, the more pronounced their tendency to sever ties. Core family degree, intergenerational value conflicts, insufficient emotional feedback, and weakened family moral education also significantly exacerbate the alienation between young people and their relatives. Further analysis reveals a distinct interaction between digital technology and family transformation, jointly driving youth toward "limited severance of ties".

Keywords

Youth Disengagement from Family; Digital Technology; Formation Mechanism; Influencing Factors

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