An Empirical Study on the Mechanism of the Impact of Internet Use on the Well-being of Rural Youth
Under the continuous advancement of digital rural development,rural internet infrastructure has gradually im-proved.Exploring the impact of internet use on the well-being of rural youth and its mechanisms helps deepen the understand-ing of their happiness and developmental drivers,providing a new theoretical perspective to comprehend their intrinsic needs and motivations.The study finds that rural youth can significantly enhance their happiness through internet use.The impact of the internet varies across different regions,with a more pronounced effect on rural youth in non-eastern regions.Efforts should be made to strengthen the popularization and construction of internet infrastructure in rural areas,improve the digital skills of rural youth,and establish robust online mental health services.These measures aim to enhance the quality of life and well-be-ing of rural youth,laying a foundation for comprehensive and sustainable development of rural society.