Sociology

Offline social capital, online social capital, and fertility intentions: evidence from China

J. Zhao, Z. Zou, et al.

This innovative study by Jing Zhao and colleagues explores how both offline and online social capital shape fertility intentions in China, uncovering intriguing variations across gender, region, and age. Dive into the findings that suggest social trust boosts fertility intentions, while online interactions may hinder them.

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of offline and online social capital on fertility intentions in China using data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS2017) on 7,518 respondents aged 18–60. Ordered probit models reveal a positive association between offline social capital (social trust and network) and fertility intentions, while online social capital (Internet access frequency) shows a negative association. These relationships vary across gender, region, and age groups. The study further explores the mechanisms through which social capital influences fertility intentions, finding that perceptions of pensions, filial piety, and social justice play mediating roles.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Sep 03, 2024

Authors

Jing Zhao, Zhijie Zou, Jianfei Chen, Yujia Chen, Wanfa Lin, Xianbo Pei, Enjing Li, Yajing Dong, Xiaoli Chen

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