Bridging "isolated islands": heterogeneous social networks facilitate the social integration of Chinese migrant workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's migrant workers have long resided in the city's "isolated islands", facing challenges in fully integrating into urban life. This study investigates the impact of social networks on the social integration of migrant workers, focusing on the role of diverse social networks in enhancing integration.

Methods

Using 2018 CLDS data, the study empirically analyzes the relationship between social networks and migrant workers' social integration, employing endogeneity treatment, robustness testing, and Heterogeneity analysis with a 2SLS model.

Results

The results show that social networks significantly influence migrant workers' social integration, particularly through increased participation in social organizations and activities. Moreover, diverse social ne

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature