Citation

Friman M, Gärling T, Ettema D, Olsson LE. Transp. Res. A Policy Pract. 2017; 106: 170-180.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.tra.2017.09.024

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Previous research has investigated satisfaction with work commutes. We extend this research by investigating whether satisfaction with all daily travel (including work commutes, school, leisure, and shopping trips) is related to life satisfaction and emotional well-being. A random sample of 367 participants was recruited from three urban areas in Sweden (Karlstad, Göteborg, and Stockholm) varying from a small (appr. 90,000 residents) through a medium (appr. 550,000 residents) to a large population size (appr. 925,000 residents). In a questionnaire the participants reported retrospectively their satisfaction with all daily travel, life satisfaction, and emotional well-being. Direct and indirect effects of travel satisfaction on life satisfaction and emotional well-being were analysed with PLS-SEM.

RESULTS showed that satisfaction with daily travel directly influences emotional well-being and both directly and indirectly life satisfaction. It is also found that driving and active modes have more positive effects than public transport.

Language: en

Keywords

Daily travel; Emotional well-being; Life satisfaction; Satisfaction with travel