Television and socialization: continuity or disruption of classic transmission mechanisms of cultural achievements for young people in Baco Djicoroni, Bamako

Abstract

Introduction: The main objective was to understand the influence of television on conventional transmission mechanisms cultural achievements for young people. Methods: We interviewed 8 parents (including 2 women), 13 teenagers (including 9 girls) and 4 education specialists in Baco -Djicoroni. We also conducted interviews with ORTM program and program managers. These interviews were supplemented by the literature review. A content analysis was carried out on the qualitative data collected. Microsoft Excel was used for quantitative analysis. Results: Most respondents were between 30 and 50 years of age (parents) and 12 to 15 years of age (adolescents). All parents and teens reported having TV in their families except for one parent who was over 50 years of age. It was watched as a family by most of the interviewees. Parents believe that television perpetuates cultural values while educators (n=4) view it as a disruptive tool for the transmission of cultural achievements. ORTM’s program and program managers stated that the national channel offers programs that help to transmit cultural values. Thus, half of them believe that this medium ensures the continuity of the traditional mechanisms of transmission of cultural achievements. Conclusion: Television programs should be reviewed to positively influence the socialization of the younger generation and to ensure the transmission of cultural achievements to young people.

Keywords: Television, socialization, cultural, youth, Baco -Djicoroni.