eprintid: 3425
rev_number: 5
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/34/25
datestamp: 2021-02-04 16:16:35
lastmod: 2021-02-04 16:16:35
status_changed: 2021-02-04 16:16:35
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Oost, Thijs
creators_id: S3223779
creators_email: t.oost.1@student.rug.nl
title: The Influence of Environmental Awareness on Car Usage in the North of the Netherlands
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Car usage contributes to the emission of greenhouse gasses. Reducing these emissions helps to slow down rising of the global average mean temperature. Environmental awareness could influence the mobility of people. This research aimed to gain an understanding of whether residents in the North of the Netherlands are willing to stop using their cars due to environmental considerations. The central research question addressed in this study is: How does environmental awareness affect anticipated car ownership in the North of the Netherlands? The hypothesis is that environmental awareness will reduce people’s future car use in the near future. A questionnaire has been conducted among car owners living in the North of the Netherlands. They were asked, amongst others, about their willingness to stop using their car in the future because of environmental concerns. The data from the questionnaire has been analysed using statistical tests. The most important finding is that people who believe the environment is in poor condition, and people who are willing to change their lifestyle, are on average more willing to get rid of their car if the alternative mode of transport is significantly better for the environment.
date: 2021
pages: 55
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Bahrami, F.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Planologie
tutors_email: F.Bahrami@rug.nl
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keywords_local: Car usage
keywords_local: Environmental awareness
keywords_local: Environmental concerns
keywords_local: Environment
keywords_local: Travel behaviour
language_iso: en
agreed_repository: yes
date_issued: 2021-02-03
citation:   Oost, Thijs  (2021) The Influence of Environmental Awareness on Car Usage in the North of the Netherlands.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3425/1/S3223779_Thijs%20Oost_bachelorthesis.pdf