TITLE:
Typical Models, Practical Challenges, and Optimization Pathways for Young Party Members’ Participation in Rural Revitalization—A Case Study of 22 Counties in Mountainous and Island Regions of Zhejiang Province
AUTHORS:
Shirui Hong, Ming Xu, Danzi Yang, Xiaoyi Zhou
KEYWORDS:
Rural Revitalization, Young Party Members, 22 Mountainous and Island Counties in Zhejiang Province
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.13 No.12,
December
30,
2025
ABSTRACT: Rural revitalization is crucial for common prosperity, driven by the red gene. Young Party members are vital human capital for rural development, activating legacy and promoting modernization. Previous studies addressed status and factors but lacked pattern exploration. Examining young Party members’ models enhances industry integration, boosts the rural economy, and fosters cultural prosperity. This study utilizes Zhejiang’s representativeness in rural revitalization. With a framework integrating New Public Service Theory and Elite Circulation Coupling, it employs interviews, field research, and case analysis to uncover typical patterns of young Party members’ involvement. It analyzes their participation, summarizes challenges, and proposes pathways. Analysis of six successful cases identifies three models: “County-Specific Features + Industrial Talent Revitalization,” “Organizational Cultivation + Rural Talent Development,” and “Platform Building + Returning Elite Talent.” Review of 20 other young Party members reveals challenges: insufficient policy incentives, inadequate rural environments and resources, and limited personal willingness and capabilities. To promote participation, recommendations include: government leadership with a “three-pronged drive” policy model (strengthening incentives, publicity, and oversight); improving rural environments through “three-pronged optimization” (enhancing education, infrastructure, and industry); and empowering youth via a “dual-wheel drive” plan (combining motivation and capability). This establishes a multi-dimensional support mechanism.