The Impact of Internet Use on Gender Role Perceptions: An Empirical Analysis based on CGSS2021

This study aims to investigate the impact and path of Internet use on gender role concepts by conducting an empirical study based on CGSS2021 data. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influence of Internet use on gender role perceptions, and the mediating effects were tested on the mediating variable of economic status. The results showed that Internet use had an impact on gender role perceptions and Internet use affects gender roles through the path of socioeconomic status.

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