A Study on the Phenomenon of "WeChat Sign-Up Chain" in Parents' WeChat Groups from the Perspective of Group Pressure

Xin Cao; Jie Wang

doi:10.62177/jetp.v2i3.581

Authors

Xin Cao Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology
Jie Wang Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/jetp.v2i3.581

Keywords:

Group Pressure, Parents' WeChat Group, WeChat sign-up chain, Spiral of silence

Abstract

Parent WeChat groups, established and organized based on technological advancements, serve as crucial platforms for home-school communication. However, various phenomena arising from group pressure within these groups occasionally occur. Through observing participation in parent WeChat groups and conducting in-depth interviews with some parents, the author explores behaviors such as activity, following, and silence exhibited by parents in the "WeChat sign-up chain" phenomenon from the perspective of group pressure. The author analyzes issues arising in parent groups and proposes corresponding strategies.

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