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The Impact of Red Story Online Videos on National Identity: An Empirical Study Based on Chinese University Students

Rui YinGuangxi University Jiaoren WangGuangxi University Kai LiGuangxi University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the influence of content characteristics of Red Story online videos on national identity among university students. Through the recruitment of university students as participants, a comprehensive dataset comprising 320 responses was garnered via a questionnaire survey, of which 295 responses were deemed valid for robust analysis. Employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and using Smart PLS 4.0 software, the study meticulously scrutinized the impact of various content attributes, including source expertise, source trustworthiness, visual aesthetics, narrative, and argument quality, on national identity. The findings reveal that while source trustworthiness, visual aesthetics, and argument quality have significant positive influence on national identity among university students, source expertise and narrative do not have significant influence. The findings of this study can contribute to the literature on national identity and provide new insights. Additionally, they can serve as a reference for the creation and dissemination of Red Story online videos.

Keywords: Red Story online videos; national identity; university students; structural equation modeling
Published: May 31, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/37/20240184
Volume: CHR Vol.37
pp. 111-123
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