Is social capital eroded by the state-led urbanization in China? A case study on indigenous villagers in the urban fringe of Beijing

Zhang, Lei; Wang, Sophie Xuefei; Yu, Li

doi:10.1016/j.chieco.2014.04.005

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“…The other explanation is that rapid urbanization in China, which has resulted in cities becoming more heterogeneous, partitioned, and socially alienating, may make residents more stressed. Such a contention is consistent with the finding that rapid urbanization in China has increased citizens' stress levels [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42]. Given that increased stress is related to a higher risk of being overweight [30] such as by causing endocrine disorders [36,42,43], increased population density may increase the risk of being overweight by directly worsening residents' anxiety.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Although existing studies have found that living in a densely populated neighbourhood is associated with a decreased risk of being overweight in developed countries [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], only a few studies have attempted to unravel the relationship between population density and the risk of being overweight in China [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. Further, these studies have focused only on a single city or region, thereby limiting the generalizability of the findings.…”

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Exploring the links between population density, lifestyle, and being overweight: secondary data analyses of middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Wang

Feng

Xue

et al. 2019

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Background: The increasing prevalence of obesity across all age groups has become a major health concern in China. Previous studies have found strong links between population density, sedentary lifestyle, and the risk of being overweight among adults and adolescents in Western countries. However, little research has been conducted to disentangle this relationship in China, which is rapidly urbanizing and densely populated. Compared to other age groups, middle-aged and older adults tend to have a higher risk of being overweight, which increases their risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other weight-related chronic diseases. In addition, they are especially sensitive to neighbourhood environmental factors such as population density. Therefore, we aimed to unravel the link between population density and the risk of being overweight among Chinese middle-aged and older adults, with a particular focus on the mediating role of lifestyle choices. Methods: Data from the 2011 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were analysed. Individuals (N = 5285) were sampled from 405 neighbourhoods nested within 150 cities. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated based on self-reported body weight and height (being overweight was defined as a BMI ≥ 24 kg/m 2). Multilevel regression and mediation analyses were applied to explore associations between population density, a sedentary lifestyle, and the risk of being overweight. Results: Middle-aged and older adults who lived in densely populated neighbourhoods had higher odds of being overweight. Further, this link was mediated by residents' mode of travel and physical exercise; specifically, these residents had higher odds of owning a car and spending lesser time on weekly physical exercise, thereby increasing their risk of being overweight. Furthermore, the association between car ownership and the odds of being overweight varied by neighbourhood population density. Conclusions: There was a positive association between neighbourhood population density and middle-aged and older adults' risk of being overweight. This relationship may exist because people who live in densely populated neighbourhoods tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Our findings also suggest that, in rapidly urbanizing countries, a sedentary lifestyle may be especially harmful to middle-aged and older adults who live in densely populated neighbourhoods.

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confidence: 99%

Exploring the links between population density, lifestyle, and being overweight: secondary data analyses of middle-aged and older Chinese adults

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Feng

Xue

et al. 2019

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“…Therefore, a considerable amount of social capital had been accumulated to generate cooperation and reciprocity. However, many farmers in H Village had migrated to urban areas and interacted less with each other than before, which led to different interests among actors and weakened social network of the traditional rural community [44]. Consequently, the social capital in H village was gradually eroded.…”

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Rural Renewal of China in the Context of Rural-Urban Integration: Governance Fit and Performance Differences

Wang

Tan

2018

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Abstract:In recent years, rural-urban integrated development has become a vital national strategy in China. In this context, many regions have implemented rural renewal projects to enhance the vitality and development of rural areas. The objective of this study is to reveal the reasons why different rural renewal modes have emerged in contemporary China and assess their ability to facilitate rural-urban integration. An analytical framework, the Institution of Sustainability (IoS) and a comparative analysis of two cases are used for the rural renewal evaluation. Our findings indicate that the properties of transactions and the characteristics of the actors involved jointly determine the governance structures of rural renewal. Furthermore, different governance structures contribute to performance differences, particularly differences in the physical outcomes, distribution effects and process efficiency. Finally, we suggest relevant policy recommendations.

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“…China is a typical relational society [23], and social capital exerts considerable influence on economic activities, resource allocation, and individual behavior [24]. Particularly, in rural society, social capital influences information acquisition, business success, and rural governance [25], and plays a major role in farmers' awareness and decision-making [26]. However, there are few reports on the influences on farmers' participation in RDST.…”

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Study on the Influence of Social Capital on Farmers’ Participation in Rural Domestic Sewage Treatment in Nanjing, China

Zhang

Hua-wei

Zhang

et al. 2020

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Rural domestic sewage treatment is not only an important part of the renovation of rural human settlements, but also a major measure to revitalize those areas. In the absence of extensive participation by farmers, it is difficult to achieve desired results. From the theoretical analysis of the influence of social capital on farmers’ participation, and based on the survey data of farmers in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, this study used a logistic model to analyze the influence of social capital and personal, family, and awareness characteristics of farmers on their participation levels. Social capital plays a significant role in promoting farmers’ participation, and the contribution of its core variables is in the following order: social norms > social trust > social networks. Among the control variables, the need for domestic sewage treatment, participation in environmental training, educational level, and participation in a village cadre significantly enhance farmers’ participation levels. Consequently, promotion of rural domestic sewage treatment should include improvement of farmers’ social trust, social norms, and social networks, to enhance social capital. Publicity and education should be reinforced, and environmental training should be carried out to improve farmers’ awareness and sense of responsibility, leading them to active participation.

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Is social capital eroded by the state-led urbanization in China? A case study on indigenous villagers in the urban fringe of Beijing

Cited by 33 publications

References 13 publications

Exploring the links between population density, lifestyle, and being overweight: secondary data analyses of middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Exploring the links between population density, lifestyle, and being overweight: secondary data analyses of middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Rural Renewal of China in the Context of Rural-Urban Integration: Governance Fit and Performance Differences

Study on the Influence of Social Capital on Farmers’ Participation in Rural Domestic Sewage Treatment in Nanjing, China

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