Objective and Subjective Socio-Spatial Inequalities in Activity Patterns [E]
Joachim ScheinerIn recent years, the framework of 'classical' objective determinants of travel behaviour – such as transport systems and generalised travel costs, life situation, the built environment – has begun to make way for the introduction of subjective elements including attitudes, lifestyles, and location preferences. This paper presents theoretical considerations concerning the connections between life situation, lifestyle, choice of residential location and travel behaviour, as well as empirical results of structural equation models focussing on out-of-home activity patterns as a major element of travel behaviour. The analyses are based on data collected in the region of Cologne. The results indicate that, in general, the influence life situation has on activity patterns exceeds the influence of lifestyle, except for leisure activities: here lifestyle has the strongest impact. The effects of both location preferences and the built environment are very moderate. Maintenance activities are an exception, as they are significantly affected by the spatial setting in which people live.
Swiss Journal of Sociology, 35 (3), 2009, 525-549
