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Breaking the chains of poverty: examining the influence of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty in rural settings

Economics

Breaking the chains of poverty: examining the influence of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty in rural settings

X. Liang, H. Xiao, et al.

This groundbreaking research conducted by Xian Liang, Hui Xiao, Fangmiao Hou, Xuan Guo, Lishan Li, and Longjunjiang Huang reveals how smartphone usage significantly reduces multidimensional poverty in rural China. The study analyzes a rich dataset and underscores the crucial role of social capital in this transformation. Dive into the findings and discover policy implications for rural poverty alleviation!

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Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty reduction in rural China. Using a multidimensional poverty index (MPI) encompassing education, health, income, living standards, and labor force, the study analyzes data from 382 rural households. Results show that smartphone usage significantly reduced poverty across all levels (VMPI, GMPI, EMPI), with social capital fully mediating EMPI reduction and partially mediating VMPI and GMPI reduction. These findings inform targeted policies for rural poverty alleviation.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Jan 20, 2024
Authors
Xian Liang, Hui Xiao, Fangmiao Hou, Xuan Guo, Lishan Li, Longjunjiang Huang
Tags
smartphone usage
multidimensional poverty
rural China
social capital
poverty reduction
MPI
household data

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