Abstract:

This paper uses data from the China Rural Revitalization Survey (CRRS) and digital rural development data of 2020 to explore the impact of digital rural development on the well-being of rural residents. The study finds that: First, digital rural development significantly improves the life satisfaction and life confidence in future of rural residents in China. The digitalization of rural economy, governance, daily life, and infrastructure all contribute to enhancing rural residents' well-being, with the digitalization of rural life having the largest effect. Second, digital rural development enhances the well–being of rural residents by "strengthening rights, improving capabilities, promoting inclusive participation, and fostering a shared ecosystem." Third, the impact of digital rural development on rural residents' well-being varies across four aspects, that is, rural poverty status, rural terrain, changes in physical health status, and relative income levels. 

Key words:

digital rural development, rural residents, life satisfaction, future life confidence, well-being

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