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This research examines the relationship between digital literacy and economic vulnerability in rural households in China.

July 30, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Digital Literacy and Rural Household Economic Vulnerability: Evidence from China

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Randomized trial finds digital literacy reduces economic vulnerability in rural households, suggesting policy actions are needed.

This research examines the relationship between digital literacy and economic vulnerability in rural households in China.
Used data from the 2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) to assess the association between digital literacy and economic vulnerability.
Conducted mediation analysis to explore the roles of employment quality and social trust.
Performed moderation analysis to identify the impact of education levels on the relationship.
Digital literacy significantly decreases economic vulnerability in rural households.
Employment quality and social trust mediate this negative relationship.
The negative effect of digital literacy on economic vulnerability is stronger among less-educated households.

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

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