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Ulises is a doctoral student in Population Studies in Health and Sessional Instructor at the University of Lethbridge. He has collaborated in immigrants’ mental health and cross-cultural psychology knowledge translation projects with the University of California, Davis, the University of Barcelona, and the American Psychological Association Division 52 International Psychology. His research interests include the social determinants of health and how natural environments can promote immigrants’ integration and wellbeing. He collaborates with local stakeholders to promote refugees' wellbeing by accessing urban farming land and community gardens. He is an enthusiastic hiker, camper, and nature photographer
The transportation sector accounts for about a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Previous research suggests that major life events may be “windows of opportunity” for travel behaviour change. Our scoping review examined the effects of seven events (transitions to secondary school, post-secondary studies, labour market, marriage, parenthood, retirement, and relocation) on travel behaviours. Five databases were searched (MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science, SportDISCUS, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses) and 80 articles met inclusion criteria. Relocation was the most commonly examined event (with 51 studies). Findings illustrate that moving to compact neighbourhoods (with shorter commute distance/travel time, greater walkability/access to destinations) was associated with shifts towards sustainable travel modes (e.g., walking, cycling, and transit). Relocation might be particularly conducive to implementing scalable sustainable transportation interventions, as all six interventions with appropriate statistical power were effective. Entry into the labour market was generally associated with increased car use and declines in sustainable transportation. Qualitative studies suggested that attitudes towards cycling may become negative during adolescence, while attitudes towards driving improve, highlighting a need for concerted action. Evidence for other events was less consistent. Research in developing countries remain scarce and further intervention research is needed to enhance quality of evidence.
Richard Larouche; Ulises Charles Rodriguez; Ransimala Nayakarathna; David Scott. Effect of Major Life Events on Travel Behaviours: A Scoping Review. Sustainability 2020, 12, 10392 .
AMA StyleRichard Larouche, Ulises Charles Rodriguez, Ransimala Nayakarathna, David Scott. Effect of Major Life Events on Travel Behaviours: A Scoping Review. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (24):10392.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRichard Larouche; Ulises Charles Rodriguez; Ransimala Nayakarathna; David Scott. 2020. "Effect of Major Life Events on Travel Behaviours: A Scoping Review." Sustainability 12, no. 24: 10392.