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Jindian Liu1, Ning Neil Yu2, Mingwang Cheng3
1College of Economics & Management, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Internet use is linked to higher divorce rates in China, particularly for women. Increased access to information and online interactions appear to be key factors influencing marital stability decisions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Family Studies
- Digital Sociology
Background:
- Rapid internet penetration in China has significantly impacted family life and marital relationships.
- Understanding the role of digital information access in marital stability is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the causal effects of internet information access on marital stability in China.
- To identify the mechanisms through which internet use influences divorce rates.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative, individual-level survey data and province-level aggregate data.
- Employed various regression techniques and specifications to analyze the association.
- Conducted heterogeneity analyses to explore differential effects.
Main Results:
- A robust association was found between internet use and increasing divorce rates.
- Mediating effects identified include the importance of online information, frequency of online interactions, and intensity of internet use.
- The impact of internet use on divorce is significantly stronger for women.
Conclusions:
- Increased information access via the internet contributes rationally to divorce decisions.
- Policies like mandatory divorce cooling-off periods may negatively impact societal welfare.
- Further research into internet-mediated relationship dynamics is warranted for informed policymaking.
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