On the Group Polarization of Network Political Participation in Virtual Community

With the take-off of network technology,the virtual community has become a kind of human distinct space,providing a brand-new communication platform and interaction environment.Owing to the innate characteristics of network,cyber citizens' participation in political issues takes the form of the public group and gives rise to the phenomenon of group polarization in network political participation.Group polarization has exerted a double-side effect on the political civilization construction of our country.An all-around assessment of the influence of group polarization and an exploration of its profound causes are the basis of guiding network political group to rationally participate in political issues.Comprehensive measures must be adopted in guiding the public group to rationally participate in political issues and guarding against group polarization.