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Siyu Xu1, Yeye Zhao1, Noshaba Aziz1
1College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
Education significantly boosts generalized trust among rural Chinese women, shifting it from localized to broader social connections. This transformation is driven by increased access to information, resources, and income, highlighting education
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Education Studies
Background:
- Trust is crucial for national economic and social development.
- Rural China has witnessed significant shifts in rural women's trust patterns.
- A transition from localized to generalized trust has been observed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically investigate the transformation of trust among rural women in China.
- To identify the primary drivers behind the shift from localized to generalized trust.
- To analyze the mediating factors in the relationship between education and trust.
Main Methods:
- Utilized survey data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) in 2018.
- Employed an ordered probit model to analyze the influence of education on trust.
- Conducted mediation analysis to explore mediating factors.
- Applied a regression discontinuity model for robustness checks.
Main Results:
- Education significantly influences both generalized and localized trust in rural women.
- Internet information reliance, public resource access, and income mediate the education-generalized trust link.
- Education's impact on localized trust is amplified by lower mobility levels.
Conclusions:
- Education is the principal catalyst for increased trust among rural Chinese women.
- Policy recommendations emphasize education-centric strategies to foster broader trust.
- Higher education levels correlate with a greater propensity for individuals to trust others.
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