Announcement for the International Family Symposium: "Family and Media: Global Perspectives in the Digital Age" We invite you to the "Family and Media: Global Perspectives in the Digital Age" International Family Symposium, organized in collaboration with Social Sciences University of Ankara and Egitim-Bir-Sen (Educators Union) on 15th and 16th of May, 2025, in the capital city of Ankara. This symposium aims to explore the roles of family and media in the digital age on a global scale by bringing experts from various disciplines together. Alongside participants from across the globe, we will explore how digitalization affects family dynamics, analyzing the connection between family and media through both scholarly and practical lenses to suggest innovative solutions. The symposium will emphasize transformations in family dynamics, the impact of media on this evolution, and the exchange of information gathered from worldwide viewpoints. A rich content will be presented with contributions from expert academics, researchers, and professionals. We would be pleased to see you at this remarkable academic gathering! Main Themes of the Symposium: Digital Media and Family Communication | Parenting and Digital Media | Media Usage Among Children and Youth | Media and the Socialization Process in Families | Media Literacy and Families | Media and Migrant Families | Media and Religion | Media and Family Health | Family Dramas and the Role of Media in Family Perception | Media and Family Policies | Future Family Structures and Media | Social Media and Family Privacy | Media's Role in Violence | Parent-Child Relationships in the Digital Age | Social Media Activism and Families | Cultural Diversity and Family Representations in Media | Media's Impact on Gender Roles Within Families | Technology, Robotics, and Future Family Life | Social Media Influencers and Their Effects on Families | Disability and Digital Media: Accessibility, Awareness, and Social Perceptions Participation and Application Information: Applications for participation in the symposium will be accepted until 20th of March, 2025. Participants intending to present need to send in their abstract by the given deadline. You can find comprehensive program and registration details on the official symposium website. This symposium offers a unique platform to understand the challenges and opportunities families face in the digital age and to develop solution proposals from a global perspective.