DIGITALIZATION OF PRACTICES IN THE PERSONAL AND FAMILY SPHERE OF LIFE OF YOUNG RUSSIANS

Abstract

This chapter examines the deterministic level of development of information and network technologies, the transformation of the practices of interpersonal and family experience of modern Russian youth. The characteristics and consequences of this transformation are analyzed using the concepts of networks and the information society. There is an increase in the number of young Internet users using this space for romantic friendships, communication in general. Conclusions are made indicating a connection between the prevalence of network practices and the age of young people; the feasibility of E. Toff's future forecast about the spread of diversity with the continuation of the nuclear family, new practices: deferred parenting, consciously distant alliances, etc. Positive and negative consequences are given, incl. unpreparedness and inability of young people and the older generation at the moment to resist the ongoing changes, which determine the emergence of both the future and the present shock, are affirmed.