Pinho Uliana, Alexandre de (2023) The Impact of Commuting Policies on General Driving Behaviour: The Effects on the Evaluation of Instrumental Attributes and the Spillover Effect. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study examines the impact of commuting policies on the evaluation of instrumental attributes of not using a car for commuting and on the general use of a car. Contrary to expectations, individuals affected by such policies did not exhibit a different general intention to avoid car usage in the future compared to those who were not affected. Additionally, there was no significant difference in their evaluation of instrumental attributes of not using a car for commuting. However, the study reveals that a positive evaluation of the instrumental attributes of not using a car for commuting is linked to a stronger intention to avoid car usage in general. This suggests that a positive experience using alternative modes of transportation during commuting can influence individuals' decisions to refrain from using cars in other contexts. Conversely, negative experiences may have the opposite effect. To gain a more understanding of the spillover effect of commuting policies, future research should investigate additional variables such as self-identity, attitudes, and self-perception. Nonetheless, this research provides valuable insights into the relationship between commuting policies, the evaluation of instrumental attributes, and the intention to avoid car usage. By shedding light on these dynamics, it contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding sustainable transportation, which should guide policymakers and urban planners in designing strategies that promote environmentally friendly commuting practices while considering the influences on individuals' transportation decisions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Lohmeyer, M. and Veldstra, J.L. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Jul 2023 12:16 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jul 2023 12:16 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2364 |
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