Social network effect on land transfer willingness of the rural elders: Evidence from China
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Social networks significantly influence rural elders' willingness to transfer land in China. Stronger social ties and external connections increase land transfer likelihood, especially for older males in certain regions.
Area Of Science
- Rural Sociology
- Social Networks
- Agricultural Economics
Background
- Rural elders in China face agricultural production challenges due to labor outflow.
- Land transfer can ease burdens for rural elders, but social networks shape their decisions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the impact of social networks on the willingness of rural elders to transfer land.
- To identify the mechanisms through which social networks influence land transfer decisions.
Main Methods
- Utilized survey data from 782 rural elders across 11 Chinese provinces.
- Applied multilinear and binary logistic regression models to analyze the data.
Main Results
- Internal network scale, network heterogeneity, and external network frequency positively impact land transfer willingness.
- Internal network frequency negatively impacts willingness; effects vary by gender, age, and region.
- Social networks influence decisions via information consultation, interpersonal trust, and material resource acquisition.
Conclusions
- Social network characteristics are crucial determinants of land transfer willingness among rural elders.
- Targeted policies can leverage social networks to improve land transfer and old-age security for rural elders.
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