FAMILY IN GLOBALIZATION ERA: A STUDY ON ICT

Information communication technology (ICT) gadgets are the bridge between different social processes which transform the situations and conditions and strengthen the process of Globalization. In the era of globalization transformations and changes can be seen in the family institution which is one of main domain of societal structure. The usage of information communication technologies has become endemic, which has altered the familial interactional patterns .The study was conducted to explore whether the use of Information communication technology gadgets affect the interaction among family members in their relevant social roles. The research was exploratory in nature in which 112 respondents were selected from Rawalpindi city by using a semi structured questionnaire. The study concluded that the usage of ICT gadgets affect the interaction and relationship among parents, children and spouses due to which they cannot perform their responsibilities according to their prescribed social roles. The decreased interaction among family members has weakened family and marriage institutions due to swiftly prevalent usage of ICT.