Impacts of Generative AI on Social Capital in China - Survey Data

This dataset comprises responses from 1,053 online participants surveyed across China. Collected through social media and email distributions, it includes detailed queries about the usage and perceptions of generative AI, categorized into task-oriented and social-oriented applications. The dataset features demographic variables (age, gender, education, location) alongside indicators measuring both offline and online social capital. Analysis reveals that generative AI users generally possess higher social capital than non-users, with task-oriented usage enhancing offline social capital yet detracting from online interactions. Conversely, socially-oriented usage boosts social capital across both spheres. This data, rich with insights on the interplay between technology use and social structures, is pivotal for understanding technological impacts on societal dynamics and could guide future technology policy and integration strategies.