The political psychology of citizens in rising China / Yida Zhai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zhai, Yida, 1982- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy--China--Public opinion.

Democracy.

Political psychology--China.

Political psychology.

China--Politics and government--2002---Public opinion.

China.

Democracy--Public opinion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"To understand why the Chinese Communist Party has sustained its authoritarian political system, it is important to examine China's politics through the eyes of its people. This book presents the first comprehensive study of the political psychology of citizens in rising China, examining their attitudes toward democracy, their government, and their authoritarian political system, alongside their views of China's rise and its relations with foreign nations. It uses data from multiple public opinion surveys to elucidate the evolution of Chinese people's political perceptions and preferences under Xi's leadership. The author develops the theory of political guardianship psychology, a novel framework for understanding the Chinese political mindset. By applying a political-psychological approach, the chapters detail the strengths and vulnerabilities of China's authoritarian system, offering valuable insights into the country's trajectory. As such, the book is an essential resource for scholars in political psychology, political science, Chinese studies, and foreign policy"-- Cambridge University Press.

Contents:

Traditional values and political trust

Modernization, life satisfaction, and political trust

Food safety, risk society, and political trust

Government performance and multilevel political trust

Religion, income inequality, and political trust

Characteristics of popular perceptions of democracy

Traditional values and support for democracy

Perceptions of democracy and democratic satisfaction

Understanding democracy without the “d-word”

Evaluations of democracy in the United States, India, and Taiwan

Public perceptions of the influence of China’s rise

Nationalist and international orientations

The changing view of the United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge University Press, viewed December 10, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Zhai, Yida, 1982- Political psychology of citizens in rising China

ISBN:

9781009489720

1009489720

9781009489706

1009489704

OCLC:

1552153467

Publisher Number:

CIPO000304544

CIPO000308032

Access Restriction:

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