The psychology behind sharing Although sharing seems natural among immediate family and friends, the rise of online networks and social media has provided a means for sharing to be extended beyond the limits of people we…
Mobility as an Information Concept New layers of information: We can imagine a ‘digital skin’ layered over tarmac and concrete. Maps of emotions and memories are inextricably linked to the map they overlay, in the same way…
Mobility is more than getting from A to B? Modern definitions of mobility are choosing to break historic constraints which limited mobility as the ability to travel from A to B. Our modern understanding of mobility as a fundamental freedom which…
Mobility from the psychologist’s perspective All societies induce both illness and well-being, therefore individual well-being is a product of society. Psychological factors such as attitudes, values and beliefs influence mobility decisions. Mobility plays a role in determining…
Mobility and increasingly complex social structures The pace of social change is breaking down traditional family and social ties, thus weakening kinship and dependency structures. Accelerating social change is increasing the complexity of social spaces and how people…
Work-Life Balance The importance of work-life balance is increasing. Today, one personal hour is more valuable than a decade ago. Operational-work life balance measures will be aimed at facilitating professional careers and honouring private…
Interface Design As collective transport modes are generally adopted in Europe with increasing priority over privatised vehicles, there is a need to simplify the user interface between passengers and ticketing machines. A European project…
The psychology of sustainable mobility People’s behaviour patterns are guided by three goals: gain, hedonic and normative. The potential solutions for resolving the conflicts between the three types of goals include making sustainable mobility less threatening for…
The psychology behind sharing Although sharing seems natural among immediate family and friends, the rise of online networks and social media has provided a means for sharing to be extended beyond the limits of people we…
Future mobility: flexible, borrowed and mixed The opportunity to use a car without owning one is now a reality and fits in with the ethos of younger generations that place less status on vehicle ownership. In light of…
The impact of social change Society has moved from an emphasis on social support to one of individualism, which has widened the gap between the mobility rich and poor and exacerbated problems arising from ‘mobility poverty’. New…
Social influences on mobility choices Research has shown that people’s preferences are not independent of others, but that conformity to group behaviours and agreement with the views of others is strong. This impacts choices including transport and…