Pedestrian/cyclist experience during dark conditions: A conceptual model
Rahm, Johan LU
and Johansson, Maria
LU
(2023)
ICEP, International Conference on Environmental Psychology
- Abstract
- Walking and biking are active transport modes, that may be part of sustainable transport chains, thereby reducing car use. In the scientific literature, they have commonly been investigated separately (e.g. Ewing et al., 2006; Kellstedt et al., 2021), but since pedestrians and cyclists often share the same environments, it makes sense to consider them jointly. This research proposes a conceptual model highlighting the significance of different environmental factors for walking/biking. Moreover, the model addresses psychological processes relevant for pedestrians and cyclists. Taking its starting point in Brunswik’s Lens Model (Brunswik, 1952) it connects to conceptual environmental appraisal (Johansson, Pedersen, & Weisner, 2019),... (More)
- Walking and biking are active transport modes, that may be part of sustainable transport chains, thereby reducing car use. In the scientific literature, they have commonly been investigated separately (e.g. Ewing et al., 2006; Kellstedt et al., 2021), but since pedestrians and cyclists often share the same environments, it makes sense to consider them jointly. This research proposes a conceptual model highlighting the significance of different environmental factors for walking/biking. Moreover, the model addresses psychological processes relevant for pedestrians and cyclists. Taking its starting point in Brunswik’s Lens Model (Brunswik, 1952) it connects to conceptual environmental appraisal (Johansson, Pedersen, & Weisner, 2019), affective response (Russell, Weiss, & Mendelsohn, 1989) and behavioural intention (Ajzen, 1991). In an empirical study the model is introduced to assess pedestrians’ and cyclists’ perceptions and conceptual environmental appraisals on a shared path under different lighting conditions. A between-subjects design was utilized, comparing the path before and after the installation of new luminaires and light sources. Pedestrians (Before n=24; After n=21) and cyclists (Before n = 20; After n = 21) responded to questionnaires assessing perceived lighting quality, along with other psychological constructs of importance for pedestrians and cyclists.
Preliminary statistical analyses (ANOVA) indicate significant differences (p = 0.01) in perceived lighting quality between the two lighting conditions. Further analyses will determine whether the other levels of the conceptual model differentiates between the two lighting conditions. The conceptual model may aid disentangling psychological constructs of importance for how well an environment supports walking and bicycling. (Less)
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- Rahm, Johan
LU
and Johansson, Maria
LU
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- 2023-06-20
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- ICEP, International Conference on Environmental Psychology
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- Aarhus, Denmark
- conference dates
- 2023-06-20 - 2023-06-23
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- English
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abstract = {{Walking and biking are active transport modes, that may be part of sustainable transport chains, thereby reducing car use. In the scientific literature, they have commonly been investigated separately (e.g. Ewing et al., 2006; Kellstedt et al., 2021), but since pedestrians and cyclists often share the same environments, it makes sense to consider them jointly. This research proposes a conceptual model highlighting the significance of different environmental factors for walking/biking. Moreover, the model addresses psychological processes relevant for pedestrians and cyclists. Taking its starting point in Brunswik’s Lens Model (Brunswik, 1952) it connects to conceptual environmental appraisal (Johansson, Pedersen, & Weisner, 2019), affective response (Russell, Weiss, & Mendelsohn, 1989) and behavioural intention (Ajzen, 1991). In an empirical study the model is introduced to assess pedestrians’ and cyclists’ perceptions and conceptual environmental appraisals on a shared path under different lighting conditions. A between-subjects design was utilized, comparing the path before and after the installation of new luminaires and light sources. Pedestrians (Before n=24; After n=21) and cyclists (Before n = 20; After n = 21) responded to questionnaires assessing perceived lighting quality, along with other psychological constructs of importance for pedestrians and cyclists.<br/> <br/>Preliminary statistical analyses (ANOVA) indicate significant differences (p = 0.01) in perceived lighting quality between the two lighting conditions. Further analyses will determine whether the other levels of the conceptual model differentiates between the two lighting conditions. The conceptual model may aid disentangling psychological constructs of importance for how well an environment supports walking and bicycling.}},
author = {{Rahm, Johan and Johansson, Maria}},
language = {{eng}},
month = {{06}},
title = {{Pedestrian/cyclist experience during dark conditions: A conceptual model}},
year = {{2023}},
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