How does commute well-being affect life satisfaction? Evidence from UC Davis

IF 4.4 2区工程技术 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.103340

Aakansha Jain, Susan Handy

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Abstract

The experiences that one has while commuting have a substantial effect not only on commute-related well-being but also on overall life satisfaction. This study employs the Satisfaction with Travel Scale as a measure of commute experiences and examines how these experiences relate to commute well-being and life satisfaction. Data for this study was collected online as part of the annual University of California, Davis Campus Travel Survey. Overall, students and employees who travel to campus by bike are more satisfied with their commute than those using transit or driving. The analysis shows that commute well-being has a significant impact on overall life satisfaction. However, the study also highlights that other domain-specific satisfaction factors such as financial situation, mental health, and physical health play an even stronger role in shaping life satisfaction. Gender differences emerge as a notable factor, with women reporting lower commute well-being but higher overall life satisfaction. This study provides new insights into commute well-being in a university context, yet many of the transportation challenges identified are common across the U.S., including the need for improved transit services, the incorporation of gender-sensitive transportation planning, and attention to housing options.

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通勤健康如何影响生活满意度？来自加州大学戴维斯分校的证据

一个人在通勤时的经历不仅对通勤相关的幸福感有实质性影响，而且对整体生活满意度也有实质性影响。本研究采用旅行满意度量表作为通勤体验的衡量标准，并研究这些体验与通勤幸福感和生活满意度之间的关系。这项研究的数据是作为加州大学戴维斯分校年度校园旅游调查的一部分在网上收集的。总的来说，骑自行车去学校的学生和员工对他们的通勤比那些使用公共交通或开车的人更满意。分析表明，通勤幸福感对整体生活满意度有显著影响。然而，该研究还强调，其他特定领域的满意度因素，如经济状况、心理健康和身体健康，在塑造生活满意度方面发挥着更大的作用。性别差异是一个显著的因素，女性的通勤幸福感较低，但总体生活满意度较高。这项研究为大学背景下的通勤福利提供了新的见解，然而，所确定的许多交通挑战在美国都很常见，包括改善交通服务的需求，纳入性别敏感的交通规划，以及对住房选择的关注。

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Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Multiple-

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

14.60%

发文量

239

审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour focuses on the behavioural and psychological aspects of traffic and transport. The aim of the journal is to enhance theory development, improve the quality of empirical studies and to stimulate the application of research findings in practice. TRF provides a focus and a means of communication for the considerable amount of research activities that are now being carried out in this field. The journal provides a forum for transportation researchers, psychologists, ergonomists, engineers and policy-makers with an interest in traffic and transport psychology.