The University Students’ Expenditure Level and the Public Trust in E-Donation: A Mix-Method Study in Shenzhen University
1. School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH89YL,
2. School of Government, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518061, China
| Abstract: | The main donors of e-donation are youth participants. In general, donation is a special action of the expenditure. How do the youth of varying degrees in expenditure level evaluate the e-donation? To answer this question, we apply a mix-method and draw a sample of students in Shenzhen University. Findings include: (1) The average monthly expenditure level is negatively correlated with the degree of trust in e-donation. (2) Students who spend less are likely to positively evaluate the public trust. It is not only because they incline to sympathize with vulnerable groups, but also because they donate less and pay less attention to the credibility of e-donation. (3) Students who spend more are likely to critically evaluate the public trust of e-donation. It is reasonable that they expect high standards in credibility while they are giving more of their money. In addition, suggests are given to improve the public trust on e-donation. |
| Keywords: | E-donation; Expenditure Level; Public Trust; University Students |
| DOI: | 10.57237/j.ssrf.2023.04.002 |
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Received: 27 October 2022
Accepted: 25 February 2023
Published Online: 24 July 2023
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