Contents
Forword【Yang Yiyin】/001
Ⅰ General Report
1 Social Psychology Construction and the Social Risk Resolving【Wang Junxiu】/001
Abstract: In this paper the research of social mentality in recent years were reviewed from the perspective of the theory of risk society. The risks and uncertainties in the social life, the public opinion to the risks and uncertainties, the risks and uncertainties in population mobility, the risks and uncertainties in social mobility, the risks and uncertainties in social emotions, and the uncertainty in social values, were analyzed respectively.
Keywords: Social Mentality; Social Psychological Construction; Risk; Uncertainty
Ⅱ Social Identity
2 Report on City Identification in China (2015)
【Huang Zhikuang, Deng Libang, Wang Liena, Yang Yiyin, Zhang Lei and He Lingnan】/017
Abstract: Aimed at measuring the sense of Urban Identity among megacities, this survey investigated a large number of people through the Mobile Internet, by the method of Snowball Sampling. Based on those over-10-million-resident megacities, divided into Cultural Identification, Identity Identification, Status Identification and Regional Identification, the goal has been well reached. As it turned out, after controlling the influence of Demographic Variables, such as age, income and profession, these megacities’ Urban Identities showed significant differences. The Core Influential Factors, discovered by the survey, is not the economic development level, but the Household Registration and the Urban Acceptance. All in all, this survey has provided an effective new index system to evaluate the development and construction of the new-type Urbanization, from the perspective of social identity.
Keywords: City Identification; New Type Urbanization; Urban Acceptance; City Management
3 Self-assessment of Migrant Workers: Self-depreciation or Self-exaggeration?
【Yang Qing, Tang Lu and Zhang Xiaojuan】/041
Abstract: Migrant workers are the contributors of the national economy, but so far, the group still exists as a weak group. Under such two kinds of different identity, we explore the self-exaggerated preference and its relationship with attachment about 832 migrant workers. The results show:1.the self-exaggerated preference generally exists.2.In implicit level, there is no significant difference between individual characteristics and social characteristics of self-exaggerated preference.3.In terms of the overall migrant workers, exaggerated of implicit individual self-positive traits can be used to predict the degree of father communication ;exaggerated of implicit social self-positive traits has a negative prediction to mother communication.
Keywords: Self-assessment; Self-depreciation; Self-exaggerated Preference; Attachment; Migrant Workers
Ⅲ Fair and Equitable
4 Corruption Perception and Attitude toward Local Government Anti-corruption in China
【Ren Xiaopeng, Zhou Jie, Zheng Rui, Chen Xuefeng, Dong Xiawei and Xu Jiang】/055
Abstract: Corruption perception was explored using stratified multi-stage random sample of 4696 residents from 120 counties and 6 provinces. The results showed that the corruption perception was negative and most of residents were dissatisfied with local government anti-corruption policies. The corruption perception fell in between “uncertain” and “important”. Compared with international reference group, Chinese thought much worse of the corruption. People working outside more frequently expressed their negative attitude toward local government anti-corruption policies than those not working outside. Migrant workers reported feeling worse than urban and rural residents. There has also been registered regional difference on corruption perception and anti-corruption satisfaction.
Keywords: Corruption Perception; Anti-corruption Satisfaction; Urbanism; Social Mobility
5 Characteristics and Socio-psychological Effects of the Feeling of Fairness
—Research based on Data from “Chinese Social Survey” 2013【Gao Wenjun】/072
Abstract: Taking fairness on rules, right, opportunities and distributive outcome as a framework, the current study explored the status, characteristic and socio-psychological consequences of fairness from four aspects: judiciary and political rights, regional treatment area, educational system and resource distribution. The data is from “Chinese Social Survey” conducted in 2013 by the Institute of Sociology of CASS. The results showed that the feeling of fairness on the educational system is the strongest, followed by the feeling of fairness on judiciary and political rights and fairness on resource distribution, and the feeling of fairness on regional treatment is the weakest. Feelings of fairness differ in demographic variables. Feelings of fairness in different field can produce a wide range of social and psychological effects, such as affecting the overall feeling of fairness, the evaluation of local government, social trust, expected standard of living, expected national strength, satisfaction with life and social emotions.
Keywords: Feelings of Fairness; Fairness on Rules; Fairness on Right; Fairness on Opportunities; Fairness on Distributive Outcome
6 The Current Situation and Influential Factors of Corruption and Anti-corruption Perception
in China【Tan Xuyun】/091
Abstract: This research investigates the current situation of corruption perception (including levels of corruption and ratio of clean officials)and anti-corruption perception (including efficiency and confidence), analyzes the effects of different demographic variables on corruption and anti-corruption perception, such as gender, age, education and economic level. It also explores the impacts of perception of social justice, national identity, experience and intention of public participation on corruption and anti-corruption perception. Analyzed by 10206 samples from Chinese Social Survey, the results demonstrate that 1)there are significant differences between demographic variables and perception of corruption and anti-corruption, such as gender, age, education level and economic level; 2)there are significant correlations among sense of social justice, national identity, intention of public participation, and perception of corruption and anti-corruption; 3)after demographic variables controled, sense of social justice still negatively predicts severity of corruption, positively predicts ratio of clean officials, perception of anti-corruption efficiency, and anti-corruption confidence.
Keywords: Corruption Perception;Sense of Social Justice; National Identity; Public Participation
7 Power Distance Orientation and Justice Judgment Based on Punishment Recommendation
—Evidences from Studies Using Survey and Experiment methods on College Students
in Beijing【Qi Hanbo, Dong Wenlan and Wei Qingwang】/110
Abstract: A core element of social mentality is power distance orientation which is a value related closely with justice judgment. The mean and score distributions of power distance orientation of 601 college students was descripted based on comparisons between different subgroups of gender, grade and major.Moreover, the moderating role of power distance orientation in the relationship between the severity of deviant behavior and punishment recommendation was explored by using the paradigm of punishment. The results showed that college students in Beijing held a low level of power distance orientation no matter of their gender, grade or major. Those who held lower level of power distance orientation tended to give more punishment when the deviant behavior was more severe. We discussed the implications of our studies for the social mentality research with combination to previous studies of power distance.
Keywords: Power Distance Orientation; Justice; Punishment; Value; College Students
8 Empirical Research of the Relationship between Life Stress and Relative Deprivation of
Immigration City Residents【Yang Qing,Tang Lu and Zhang Xiaojuan】/124
Abstract: The current study uses life stress questionnaire and the feeling of relative deprivation questionnaire to investigate the differences among gender, household registers, marital status, and the level of education, the social status, economic status, and living conditions. The results show: The life stress of residents is generally high, and it leads to high feeling of relative deprivation, besides it has close relationships with its own economic and work.
Keywords: Life Stress; Relative Deprivation; Immigration City; Shenzhen
Ⅳ Social Risk
9 Chinese Attitudes toward Mining:A Practice of the Theory of Social License to Operate
【Wang Junxiu,Airong Zhang, Kieren Moffat, Naomi Boughen, Cui Lijuan and Dai Yan】/137
Abstract: China has the largest mining and mineral processing industry in the world and mining development has contributed greatly to China’s rapid economic and social development over the past 30 years1. Yet, with the social unrest and conflict regarding the development of resources in China, as in many countries around the world, the industry must also demonstrate that it has a ‘social licence to operate’ among communities that are close to operations and within society more broadly. This report aims to bring the voice of the citizens of China, on whose behalf China’s mineral and energy resources are managed, more clearly into a conversation about the role of the mining industry in Chinese society. This report summarizes the key findings from a survey of 5,122 Chinese citizens about their attitudes toward the mining industry.
Keywords: Mining; Social License to Operate; China; Expleitation of Energy Resources
10 Report on the Subjective Perception of the Environmental Quality by Community Residents in Beijing
【Wu Jianping,Xu Zhimin, Han tao, Yin Jiajun, Li Na, Zhuo Min and Zhang Yajing】/155
Abstract: Through the study of the relationship between social economic variables, environmental quality factors and subjective well-being, explore how to improve the utilization of social resources in enhancing the well-being. 1012 residents in 8 communities in four districts of Beijing city were investigated by questionnaire survey. Through the study of the relationship between social economic variables, environmental quality factors and subjective well-being, explore how to improve the utilization of social resources in enhancing the well-being. 1012 residents in 8 communities in four districts of Beijing city were investigated by questionnaire survey. Social communication level and health level are at a higher level. Social justice and government satisfaction are at a moderate level. Risk perception is at a high level. The subjective quality of the environment in different gender, age, education level and income were significantly different .
Keywords: Beijing; Community Residents; Environmental Quality
Ⅴ Social Values and Social Emotions
11 On the Relationship Among Materialism, Filial Duty and Filial Anxiety【Li Yuan】/175
Abstract: Materialism refers to the extent to which one places importance on material wealth in defining success, self-conception, and happiness. This study, by using a questionnaire to test a sample of 780 Yantai residents, probes into the relationship among materialistic values, filial duty, filial anxiety, parentage satisfaction, and life satisfaction. The results indicated that: ① There is a significantly positive correlation between materialistic values and filial anxiety, ②Within filial anxiety, there is a significantly positive correlation between materialistic values and capacity anxiety on filial duty, but no correlation between materialistic values and emotional anxiety on filial duty, ③people with higher materialism accept more on the exchange component on filial duty; ④There is a negative correlation between materialistic values and satisfaction (both parentage satisfaction and life satisfaction).
Keywords: Materialistic Values; Filial Duty; Filial Anxiety; Parentage Satisfaction; Life Satisfaction
12 A Survey Research on Work Values of the Residents of Xicheng District in Beijing
【Wang Junxiu, Xie jing, Wang Ping and Zhang Shihua】/189
Abstract: This study was a survey research on work values of the residents of Xicheng District in Beijing. The study found that residents have the highest score on stability and security, followed by harmony and mutual trust, and social status and wealth. Self-actualizationcreativity, and spiritual growth were in the lowest level.Altruism, independent, and balanced life were in a middle level.
Keywords: Work Values;Social Values; Beijing
13 The Relationship Between Physical Health and Emotion
—Based on A Survey of Yantai Residents【Chen Manqi】/212
Abstract: The research examined:(1)the relationship between emotion and the awareness of self-physical health, the sensation of threat to health, and health-enhancing behaviors; (2)how the rest time and social economic status influenced those relationships. The results showed that most of residents had good heath, and keep in positive emotion. People recognized that the environment was great threat to their health. As a result, their felt lower positive mood and higher negative mood. People took a lot of behavior to promote their health, and those behaviors keep them in more pleasure and calm, less fear and anger. Perception of their own health was the most important factor to forecast individual’s emotion. Social economic status only affected partial relationship between the psychological perception of health and emotion. In the discussion, according to the relationship between physical health and emotion, the research put forward several suggestions to enhance physical and mental health
Keywords: Self-physical Health; Emotion; Psychological Perception
Ⅵ Network and Big Data
14 The Analysis of Chinese Internet Users’ Mood Attitude: Based on Hot Events in Microblog
from January 2014 to June 2015【He Lingnan, Xiong Xiling and A Mei】/223
Abstract: With the increasing popularity of the Internet, the public opinion online has been important channel to show collective emotions, attitudes and values. As the annual network hot events attracted various attentions from different social classes, the events can reflect social reality and public attitude in a period of time. This report based on the hot events discussed on microblog from January 2014 to June 2015, explored Chinese internet users’ mood attitude through computer text analysis. Results show that: ①Internet users’ attention of information focus both on relaxed and serious news. On one hand, people evidently focused on star scandal and showed cynical attitude. On the other hand, people also concerned about the serious topics that related to their vital interests, with the willingness to express their perspectives which showed a strong sense of responsibility and sense of mission.②People lack of deeply rational thinking, and were easily to be contagious by emotion.③International trends increase obviously that people concerned international hot events and compared them with domestic events, showing strong willingness to accept international standards. In a word, most of users’ attitude is positive from 2014 to June 2015. Compared with 2014, people show more sober and serious attitude in the first half of 2015. However, in the major negative events, people showed a strong emotional catharsis, and strongly hoped that government pay attention to negative events with intervention.
Keywords: Microblog; Netizen Mood Attitude; Internet Public Opinion; Text Analysis
15 Report on the “Zheng Neng Liang” in Public Opinion on Network Media from 2012 to 2014
【He Lingnan, Tan Lini, Li Yu and Zhang Zhian】/243
Abstract: As a symbol of positive meaning, “Zheng Neng Liang” plays a significant role in our daily life. With the development of the network media, “Zheng Neng Liang” on the internet has become one of the most important topics of the society. However, the network space is not just an automatic aggregation. Different information fields compose the public opinion fields of diverse characteristics, showcasing the dissimilar features of “Zheng Neng Liang”. This research is based on the model of netizen emotion and attitude, constituting the index of the “Zheng Neng Liang” on the internet and comparing the different features of these four network information fields. The result reveals the conclusion that different network information fields demonstrate various features in the aspects of netizen emotion, attitude and the preference of public issue.
Keywords: Network Information Field; “Zheng Neng Liang”;Content Analysis;Netizen News Cognition Model
16 A Survey on the Smart-phone Use of Undergraduates: Evidence from Experience Sampling
【Xu Dan, Wang Yi, Qian Lulu, Wang Mengyi and Zhang Jiangwei】/257
Abstract: Smart-phone is an important channel of interpersonal communication. As the rapid development of communication technology, its function is becoming more and more powerful. Meanwhile, people are much more dependent on it. This study aims at investigating how long do undergraduates spend on their smart-phones everyday, as well as its feature and pattern. The design of this study involved an experience sampling methodology (ESM); time of smart-phone use everyday from 105 undergraduates were recorded and collected by an APP on their phones for a whole week, resulting in a total of 735 observations. Results showed that the average total time of undergraduates spending on smart-phone is 5.29 (SD=2.53)hours everyday, 38% of that was spending on online social communication. Pastime activities and instrumental function accounts for 28% and 27%. Calling and SMS only account for 7%. Second, the total time decreased as undergraduates’ grade rises. Third, there was errors between the times they estimate and they actual spent on smart-phone. It means that smart-phone is still an important social communication tool. Social activities through smart-phone is a crucial complement for real life interpersonal interaction. At last, the enlightenment for time management and future research were discussed.
Keywords: Smart-phone Used; Undergraduates; Experience Sampling; HLM
This book is the fourth annual report of the Blue Book of Social Mentality, issued by Center for Social Psychological Studies (CSPS), Institute of Sociology, and Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS). The writers are from CASS, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Renmin University of China, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen University, Zhejiang University of Technology, and Kdnet Cloud Intelligence System.
The topic of the book is risk and uncertainty. The report discusses the topics ranging from risk cognition, social supervision, social trust, social justice, punished judgment, relative deprivation, etc. The research also focuses on some other variables about social cognition, social emotion and behaviors, such as corruption perception, power distance, life stress and health, materialism, emotional experience, and netizens’ mentality.
The core influential factors, discovered by the survey of Urban Identities, are not the economic development level, but the Household Registration and the Urban Acceptance. Social economic status only affected partial relationship between the psychological perception of health and emotion. The life stress of residents in Shenzhen is generally high, and it leads to high feeling of relative deprivation, besides it has close relationship with its own economic and work. There is a negative correlation between materialistic values and satisfaction (both parentage satisfaction and life satisfaction).
The feeling of fairness on the educational system is the strongest, followed by the feeling of fairness on judiciary and political rights and fairness on resource distribution, and the feeling of fairness on regional treatment is the weakest. Sense of social justice negatively predicts severity of corruption, and positively predicts anti-corruption confidence. People working outside more frequently expressed their negative attitude toward local government anti-corruption policies than those not working outside. Migrant workers reported feeling worse than urban and rural residents. Those who held lower level of power distance orientation tended to give more punishment when the deviant behavior was more severe. Most of users’ attitude is positive from 2014 to June 2015. Compared with 2014, people show more sober and serious attitude in the first half of 2015.