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1The School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Online network groups in China influence political participation intention, particularly those based on emotional connections. However, joining relative network groups may decrease political engagement.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on online network groups and political participation intention in China.
- Understanding this relationship offers insights into media mobilization theory and potential new political engagement channels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether online network group usage predicts political participation intention among Chinese citizens.
- To explore the specific types of online network groups that impact political engagement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the China Social Survey 2019.
- Employed hierarchical logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship.
Main Results:
- Online network groups, especially those centered on emotional relationships, significantly predict political participation intention.
- While most online groups show a positive correlation, membership in relative network groups is associated with a lower likelihood of political participation intention.
- Virtual connections, social relations, and group influence explain these correlations.
Conclusions:
- Online network groups play a nuanced role in shaping political participation intention in China.
- Emotional connections within online groups can foster political engagement, but kinship-based networks may have a dampening effect.
- Further research into digital social structures and their impact on civic engagement is warranted.
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