An Examination of Internet Use and Its Association With Gender Ideology Among Older Adults: Insights From China.

Internet use among older Chinese adults is widespread, but little is known about the correlation between internet use and the evolution of gender ideology among this demographic. Using nationally representative data from the 2017 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), we found that young-old Chinese women aged 60-69 who are frequent internet users demonstrate a markedly elevated level of egalitarian gender ideology compared to those who use the internet less frequently. The length of online reading serves as a mediating factor that connects these two aspects.

Media Influence on Intergenerational Attitudes toward Non-Conventional Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary China: Evidence from Chinese General Social Survey.

Objective: Within the context of rapid sociocultural transformation in Chinese society over recent decades, exploring intergenerational disparities in attitudes toward non-conventional sexual behaviors holds sociological significance. Employing a methodology akin to cultivation analysis, this study focuses on the potential influence of television and the internet in narrowing or widening attitudinal disparities between distinct age groups. This is achieved by comparing heavy users of these media to individuals with light media consumption.