Artikel
Gospel or curse: The impact of religious beliefs on energy poverty in rural China
Energy poverty, especially in rural areas, has become a central focus of scholarly and policy discussions. However, there is a significant gap in understanding the impact of religious beliefs on this phenomenon. This paper aims to fill this gap by utilizing household survey data from the China Labor-force Dynamics Survey (CLDS) spanning three waves (2012, 2014, and 2016) to examine the causal link between religious beliefs and energy poverty, covering clean energy accessibility and affordability among rural residents. Our analysis unveils a substantial positive influence of religious beliefs on the likelihood of experiencing energy poverty, especially concerning accessibility and affordability. This effect is notably pronounced among males, ethnic minorities, and low-income groups. Low income and education are recognized as pivotal mediating factors through which religious beliefs contribute to energy poverty. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for formulating strategies to mitigate energy poverty in rural China, with a particular emphasis on the role of religious beliefs.
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Englisch
- Erschienen in
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Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications ; ISSN: 2662-9992 ; Volume: 11 ; Year: 2024 ; London: Springer
- Klassifikation
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Wirtschaft
- Ereignis
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Geistige Schöpfung
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Dong, Jie
Ren, Yanjun
Glauben, Thomas
- Ereignis
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Veröffentlichung
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Springer
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London
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2024
- DOI
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doi:10.1057/s41599-024-03119-w
- Letzte Aktualisierung
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10.03.2025, 11:44 MEZ
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Objekttyp
- Artikel
Beteiligte
- Dong, Jie
- Ren, Yanjun
- Glauben, Thomas
- Springer
Entstanden
- 2024