Social Family Institution: the Role of Social Representations and Traditions
https://doi.org/10.31161/1995-0659-2025-19-3-111-119
Abstract
Aim. The objective of this article is to analyze the factors that determine the current state of the family against the Russian background, as well as the social representation of young people about creating a family. The article considers the role of traditions and symbols that reflect the current state of the institution of the family.
Methods. The leading method is a theoretical analysis of articles mainly by domestic authors devoted to the problems of the social family institution, as well as the role of social representation and traditions.
Results. The article analyzes the functions of the social institution of the family, identifies the main value orientations of young people and social representation about the family, and analyzes the role of traditions, customs and symbols, their influence on the institutionalization of the family.
Conclusions. The social institution of the family is in a difficult situation. Young people focus on non-specific functions of the family, where childbearing fades into the background, giving preference to personal pleasures. Technological development and digitalization simplify dating, but do not solve the problems that arise in relationships. In particular, "civil marriage" also interferes with the performance of the main function of the family – the birth and upbringing of children. Help in maintaining the position of the family institution is seen in the integration and maintenance of traditions and customs, as well as symbols, such as the family coat of arms or photographs of ancestors. Symbols help maintain a connection with past generations and support family values.
About the Authors
M. S. Zuev
Kosygin Russian State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail S. Zuev, postgraduate, the chair of Psychology, Institute of Social Engineering
Moscow
T. N. Gorobets
Kosygin Russian State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana N. Gorobets, Doctor of Psychology, рrofessor, the chair of Psychology, Institute of Social Engineering
Moscow
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For citations:
Zuev M.S., Gorobets T.N. Social Family Institution: the Role of Social Representations and Traditions. Dagestan State Pedagogical University. Journal. Psychological and Pedagogical Sciences. 2025;19(3):111-119. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31161/1995-0659-2025-19-3-111-119
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