Demographic information on the population and sample
| Variables | Target population* (%) | Sample (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 42.8 | 43.0 |
| Male | 57.2 | 57.0 | |
| Age | 18–30 | 48.4 | 57.2 |
| 31–40 | 36.5 | 29.3 | |
| >40 | 15.1 | 13.5 | |
| Education level | Primary (elementary/middle school) | n.a. | 5.8 |
| Secondary (high school) | n.a. | 3.9 | |
| Upper and post-secondary education | n.a. | 15.3 | |
| Bachelor's (undergraduate) | n.a. | 51.9 | |
| Master's and/or doctorate | n.a. | 23.1 | |
| WeChat usage | Less than 3 years | n.a. | 8.3 |
| 3–4 years | n.a. | 23.1 | |
| 5–6 years | n.a. | 34.1 | |
| More than 6 years | n.a. | 34.5 |
| Variables | Target population* (%) | Sample (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 42.8 | 43.0 |
| Male | 57.2 | 57.0 | |
| Age | 18–30 | 48.4 | 57.2 |
| 31–40 | 36.5 | 29.3 | |
| >40 | 15.1 | 13.5 | |
| Education level | Primary (elementary/middle school) | n.a. | 5.8 |
| Secondary (high school) | n.a. | 3.9 | |
| Upper and post-secondary education | n.a. | 15.3 | |
| Bachelor's (undergraduate) | n.a. | 51.9 | |
| Master's and/or doctorate | n.a. | 23.1 | |
| WeChat usage | Less than 3 years | n.a. | 8.3 |
| 3–4 years | n.a. | 23.1 | |
| 5–6 years | n.a. | 34.1 | |
| More than 6 years | n.a. | 34.5 |
Note(s): *WalktheChat (2020)
Source(s): Table by authors
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