How does Internet usage influence young travellers' choices?

Hong, J. and Mcarthur, D. P. (2019) How does Internet usage influence young travellers' choices? Journal of Planning Education and Research, 39(2), pp. 155-165. (doi: 10.1177/0739456X17736811)

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Abstract

New technologies have significant effects on travel behavior, attitudes, habits and potentially future travel demand. Effects may be more prominent for Millennials. Little empirical research has investigated these relationships, mainly due to data limitations. This study focuses on the potential influence of using the Internet while traveling on Millennials’ plans for car ownership. We examine two questions: Does using the Internet while traveling influence trip frequencies? and Does it affect Millennials’ intention to purchase a car? Results suggest that Internet use while traveling is positively associated with travel demand and the intention to purchase a car in the near future.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hong, Dr Jinhyun and Mcarthur, Dr David
Authors: Hong, J., and Mcarthur, D. P.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
Journal Name:Journal of Planning Education and Research
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:0739-456X
ISSN (Online):1552-6577
Published Online:23 October 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in Journal of Planning Education and Research 39(2): 155-165
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
651921Urban Big Data Research CentrePiyushimita ThakuriahEconomic and Social Research Council (ESRC)ES/L011921/1SPS - URBAN STUDIES