Gender differences in the perceived threats of potential military conflicts between Taiwan and China among Taiwanese individuals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24227290 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yi-Lung Chen (0000-0003-2934-5814, Asia University), Ray C Hsiao (0000-0003-2351-2335, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine), Cheng-Fang Yen (0000-0003-1156-4939, Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-10 |
| Publication date | 2026-10-13 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Spectrum (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0273-2173 • E-ISSN: 1521-0707 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02732173.2026.2745992 |
| OpenAlex | W7221711592 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
Tensions between Taiwan and China have intensified, yet little is known about whether Taiwanese adults perceive this threat differently by gender. Using a representative telephone survey of 2,000 adults interviewed in November 2023, we examined gender differences in perceived war likelihood, worry, expected life impact, coping confidence, confidence in politicians, information sources, and awareness of increased Chinese military activities. Women reported greater worry, lower confidence in handling war-related effects, greater reliance on traditional media rather than social media, and lower awareness of Chinese military activities. These findings support gender-sensitive communication and preparedness strategies in Taiwan.
Armed conflict · cross-strait relations · gender differences · Taiwanese public opinion · threat perception · Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Social and Intergroup Psychology
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