A Reinterpretation of the 'Attitude' Approach to Transport-Mode Choice and an Exploratory Empirical Test

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ID4141002
AutoresKerry Thomas (0000-0003-2980-2384, Cranfield University, autor de correspondencia)
Año1976
Volumen8
Número7
Páginas793-810
Fecha de publicación1976-10-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaEnvironment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1068/a080793
OpenAlexW2044365820
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas21

A theory of cognitive structure is presented which is potentially capable of providing a conceptual framework for the study of transport behaviour, and by making use of this theory and the models derived from it, problematic areas in attitude and attribute research in transportation are discussed. An exploratory empirical study is described which successfully tests some of the relationships inherent in the theory in a transport context. Significant correlations were observed between overall attitude towards use of a travel mode and the products of evaluation and belief strength summed over a short series of perceived outcomes of use of that mode. The content, strength, and associated evaluations of salient beliefs about use of a travel mode were monitored during a period of change in the conditions of the service. Predictable changes in belief structure were observed, demonstrating the sensitivity of the techniques used

Empirical research · Exploratory research · Reinterpretation · Salient · Sociology · Statistics · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Mathematics · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Artificial Intelligence