What drives car use? A grounded theory analysis of commuters' reasons for driving

被引:253
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作者
Gardner, Benjamin [1 ]
Abraham, Charles [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sussex, Dept Psychol, Brighton BN1 9QH, E Sussex, England
基金
英国经济与社会研究理事会;
关键词
car use; commuter; travel mode; transport policy; grounded theory;
D O I
10.1016/j.trf.2006.09.004
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
A grounded theory analysis of reasons for driving to work was undertaken following semi-structured interviews with 19 regular private car commuters in a small English city. Five core motives were identified: journey time concerns; journey-based affect; effort minimisation; personal space concerns; and monetary costs. An underlying desire for control underpinned many of these motives. The analysis revealed misconceptions regarding journey times and control in relation to car and public transport use, systematic underestimation of car-related monetary costs, and the importance of self- and identity-relevant consequences in relation to transport policy acceptance. Drivers' motives and misconceptions are discussed in light of transport demand management policies. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:187 / 200
页数:14
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