"Situational Disconnection":Media Practice of Youth"Kinship Disconnection"
While it's understandable to attribute the phenomenon of"disconnection"and its underlying causes to theories of social transformation or modernization,capturing the nuanced strategies of youth"disconnection"proves challenging.Therefore,this study endeavors to illustrate the behaviors of"fooling around,"electronic"recognition,"and"reconnection"within the context of"situational disconnection"from the perspective of youth's platform practices.As media technology provides a platform for the expression of"kinship disconnection,"it simultaneously reshapes kinship relationships by introducing boundaries and utility.Addressing the alleviation of"kinship disconnection"requires the concerted efforts of multiple parties,underpinned by the structural reshaping of family social networks in the digital realm.Here,shared experiences,interests,and values emerge as pivotal in maintaining relationships amidst the digital landscape.