"Kinship Disconnection and Relationship Reconnection":Mediated Care for the Elderly living in the Same City with Their Children but not Living Together
With the ongoing modernization of society,the phenomenon of"kinship disconnection"has emerged as a significant topic,sparking widespread discussions.This disconnect is subtly exemplified by the phenomenon of"living in the same city but not living together."This study delves into the experiences of the elderly in such living conditions,who are both subjects and objects of"kinship disconnection,"to explore their daily media practices and the role of media in facilitating connections within their family and social relationships.The findings reveal that media have aided the elderly in achieving"relationship reconnection,"fostering new perceptions of aging,altering traditional intergenerational dynamics and methods of maintaining intimacy,and contributing to the structural reconfiguration of their social circles.
living in the same city but not living togetherkinship disconnectionmediacare for the elderly
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