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Unveiling the Complexity of Car Ride Comfort : A Holistic Model

Makris, Melina ; Osvalder, Anna Lisa LU ; Johansson, Mikael LU and Borell, Jonas LU orcid (2024) In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International 148. p.653-663
Abstract

In recent years, the automotive industry has increasingly prioritized comfort to meet rising consumer expectations for luxurious car experiences. Comfort, a subjective concept associated with well-being and relaxation, encompasses multidimensional aspects rooted in physical, psychological, and functional aspects. While existing comfort models focus mainly on seated positions and sensations like fatigue and restlessness, the car travel experience introduces complexities due to varying number of occupants, diverse anthropometrics, different safety perceptions and desired activities. This paper proposes a holistic car ride comfort model, developed from interview data collected in two empirical studies involving 48 participants evaluating... (More)

In recent years, the automotive industry has increasingly prioritized comfort to meet rising consumer expectations for luxurious car experiences. Comfort, a subjective concept associated with well-being and relaxation, encompasses multidimensional aspects rooted in physical, psychological, and functional aspects. While existing comfort models focus mainly on seated positions and sensations like fatigue and restlessness, the car travel experience introduces complexities due to varying number of occupants, diverse anthropometrics, different safety perceptions and desired activities. This paper proposes a holistic car ride comfort model, developed from interview data collected in two empirical studies involving 48 participants evaluating comfort in cars. The holistic model categorizes influential factors into physical, psychological, and functional comfort aspects and integrates elements of the product (the car), individual, and environment, unveiling the complexity of car ride comfort.

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Car comfort, Car ride comfort, Comfort model, Comfort-influencing factors
host publication
Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International
series title
Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International
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148
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11 pages
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AHFE International
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  • scopus:105031252111
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2771-0718
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10.54941/ahfe1005257
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English
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Publisher Copyright: © 2024. Published by AHFE Open Access. All rights reserved.
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  author       = {{Makris, Melina and Osvalder, Anna Lisa and Johansson, Mikael and Borell, Jonas}},
  booktitle    = {{Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International}},
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  publisher    = {{AHFE International}},
  series       = {{Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International}},
  title        = {{Unveiling the Complexity of Car Ride Comfort : A Holistic Model}},
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