How internet use has transformed educational expectations in Chinese families

In this study, we investigate the impact of Internet use on educational expectations in Chinese families, utilizing social cognition theory and survey data from 2018. Our findings reveal that Internet use elevates parents’ educational aspirations for their children. Furthermore, we observed that the...

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Veröffentlicht in:PloS one Jg. 20; H. 4; S. e0321185
Hauptverfasser: Chen, Chong, Zhang, Yiyan, Lu, Mengyuan
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: United States Public Library of Science 29.04.2025
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Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Biology and Life Sciences
Child
China
Computer and Information Sciences
East Asian People
Educational aspects
Educational Status
Family
Female
Humans
Influence
Internet
Internet Use - statistics & numerical data
Male
Parents
Parents - psychology
People and Places
Social aspects
Social networks
Social Sciences
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
China
ISSN:1932-6203, 1932-6203
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Zusammenfassung:In this study, we investigate the impact of Internet use on educational expectations in Chinese families, utilizing social cognition theory and survey data from 2018. Our findings reveal that Internet use elevates parents’ educational aspirations for their children. Furthermore, we observed that the influence of the Internet on these expectations varies and is more pronounced for older children, male parents, and families in rural areas. Besides, only using the Internet for non-entertainment purposes can promote parents’ educational expectations of their children. Additionally, parents boost their children’s educational expectations through enhanced social interactions facilitated by the Internet. These insights comprehensively evaluate the Internet’s effect on individual perceptions and suggest strategies for promoting educational equity in the digital age.
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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0321185