Ridzuan, A.D. (2022) “Do I need Google Maps for this?”: Studying differences between Dutch and international student cyclists when navigating while cycling in Groningen. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Cycling is a common form of transportation in the Netherlands, but there remains limited research into aspects such as the effect of nationality and dual task performance. The present study seeks to address this research gap by researching the differences between Dutch and international student cyclists in Groningen when navigating while cycling as a form of dual-task performance. Twenty-nine participants of Dutch and non-Dutch nationality cycled on a route divided into four segments, each with a different navigation device. Dependent measures were their cycling speed and self-reported mental effort. The study found that the two groups differed in cycling speed, but no differences in mental effort were found. The devices were also found to have an effect on the two measures. Proposed explanations for this difference are that internationals lack practice in cycling compared to their Dutch counterparts, meaning cycling behaviour was less automated and more mental effort had to be allocated to both cycling and navigating, leading to slower speeds. It was concluded that the Dutch and international student cyclists differed in their cycling behaviour when navigating at the same time and this has implications towards future research in cycling and policy making to address issues concerning international cyclists in Groningen.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Waard, D. de |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Aug 2022 14:14 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Aug 2022 14:14 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1239 |
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