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Online Volunteering and Subjective Well-being in China

W. Lin and J. Cheng

This groundbreaking study by Wenyi Lin and Jianxin Cheng delves into how online volunteering positively affects subjective well-being in China, highlighting the essential role of online bridging networks in this dynamic. Discover how this research paves the way for policymakers and non-profits to enhance public health through avenues of digital engagement.... show more

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between online volunteering and subjective well-being (SWB) and to explore the mediation effect of online bridging networks. Using data from the 2019 Chinese General Social Survey (CSS), individuals who answered questions on online volunteering and SWB were analyzed (N=5556). Results show a positive relationship between online volunteering and online bridging networks and indicate that online volunteering affects SWB through the mediating role of online bridging networks. The findings have implications for public health and social service policy. Policymakers and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to support online volunteering as a means to improve public health, build online social networks for volunteers, and invest in digital literacy of staff and volunteers to improve the quality of online volunteering services.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 11, 2024

Authors

Wenyi Lin, Jianxin Cheng

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03676-0

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