Do Internet Skills Increase Farmers’ Willingness to Participate in Environmental Governance? Evidence from Rural China

Qi, Yanbin; Deng, Xin; Li, Chuan; Yan, Zhongcheng; Qi, Yue

doi:10.3390/agriculture11121202

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“…Referring the practice of He and Deng ( 83 ), the instrumental variable is selected as the 1-year communication expenditure of the farmer’s entire family. In contrast, communication costs belong to the category of consumption.…”

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Does Internet use connect smallholder farmers to a healthy diet? Evidence from rural China

2023

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IntroductionUndernutrition and micronutrient malnutrition remain problems of significant magnitude among small-scale subsistence farmers, posing a serious threat to their health and well-being. Developing a healthy diet can effectively reduce this threat. Fortunately, the Internet can speed up the process.MethodsBased on survey data from 5,114 farm households in nine provinces in China, this study quantitatively assesses the impact of Internet use on the dietary quality of smallholder farmers using OLS regression models and PSM models.Results/Discussion(1) Internet use can significantly contribute to dietary diversity and dietary rationality among smallholder farmers, thus optimizing their dietary structure. (2) Internet use significantly increased the average consumption amounts of milk and its products (2.9 g), fruits (21.5 g), eggs (7.5 g), and vegetables (27.1 g), while also decreasing the intake of salts (1.5 g) and oil (3.8 g). (3) The pull of internet use to improve diet quality is more significant for smallholder households with lower levels of education, older heads of households, and higher household incomes. (4) A possible mechanism is that Internet use increases household income and information access skills of rural residents, thus improving their dietary quality. In summary, governments should further promote Internet penetration in rural areas for health purposes.

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Does Internet use connect smallholder farmers to a healthy diet? Evidence from rural China

2023

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“…However, this model has shortcomings in rural applications, where a lack of active farmer participation often results in collective inaction [7,8]. In response, the concept of 'endogenous governance' has gained traction, promoting the empowerment of farmers as catalysts for environmental stewardship [9,10]. This approach is anticipated to evolve into a symbiotic governance model, where diversified stakeholders, shared responsibilities, and mutual benefits steer rural environmental management toward new horizons [11,12].…”

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The Role of Internet and Social Interactions in Advancing Waste Sorting Behaviors in Rural Communities

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Cosio Borda

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Addressing the global challenge of sustainable waste management, this research investigates the influence of social dynamics and digital connectivity on rural residents’ willingness to adopt waste classification practices, essential for sustainable environmental management. Through a comprehensive analysis of 5413 rural participants surveyed in the China Labor-force Dynamic Survey (CLDS), this study employs a novel mixed-methods approach. It integrates quantitative analysis with the Manski social interaction framework and a Recursive Bivariate Probit model to explore the intricate interplay between community interactions, internet access, and environmental behaviors. Our methodology stands out for its unique combination of social theory and econometric modeling to address a pressing environmental issue. Results highlight a significant effect of mobile internet use and social interactions within communities on enhancing willingness towards waste classification. Notably, digital connectivity emerges as a key facilitator of environmental engagement, mediating social influences, and fostering a collective approach to waste management. Considering these insights, we propose targeted policy interventions that blend digital strategies with traditional community engagement efforts. Recommendations include crafting digital literacy programs and leveraging social media to bolster community-centric environmental governance. By harnessing the synergistic potential of digital tools and social dynamics, these strategies aim to elevate the effectiveness of waste classification initiatives in rural China, offering a scalable model for environmental sustainability.

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“…Online communication and interaction integrate language, video, action, etc., so that members can communicate in a variety of ways. Some researchers pointed out that the promotion of the Internet in rural areas can improve residents’ willingness to participate in rural environmental governance [ 4 ]. Thus, has the transformation of rural residents’ social interaction changed their participation in rural health governance?…”

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Social Network, Cognition and Participation in Rural Health Governance

Tang

Ruan

Wang

et al. 2022

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Rural health governance is an important part of low-carbon green life, which is also related to the sustainable development and population health project in rural areas. Based on the survey data of 2343 rural residents in China, this study adopted a binary logistic regression model to explore the effects of rural residents’ social network and cognition on their participation in rural health governance. The research results show that only less than 30% of the respondents participated in rural health governance, and the proportion of rural resident participating is not high. Both their social network and cognition have a significant impact on their participation in rural health governance. Introverted communication helps strengthen the connection between rural residents, form the network and structure of rural social communication, build emotional links and common interests, and form a common cultural understanding paradigm and action framework. The extraverted communication means that rural residents gradually break away from the social network of acquaintances, which is not conducive to building a rural community. Rural residents’ understanding of behavior begins to deviate from rural culture, customs and emotional values, and the binding force of traditional culture is reduced, making it difficult to motivate them to participate in rural public life. Policy cognition can improve rural residents’ recognition of the value and significance of health governance. Responsibility awareness is the internal driving force for rural residents to participate in health governance, which can also reduce the governance cost of rural managers. Based on this, increasing rural residents’ introverted communication and cultivating their sense of responsibility are key to promoting their participation in rural health governance.

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Do Internet Skills Increase Farmers’ Willingness to Participate in Environmental Governance? Evidence from Rural China

Cited by 9 publications

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Does Internet use connect smallholder farmers to a healthy diet? Evidence from rural China

Does Internet use connect smallholder farmers to a healthy diet? Evidence from rural China

The Role of Internet and Social Interactions in Advancing Waste Sorting Behaviors in Rural Communities

Social Network, Cognition and Participation in Rural Health Governance

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