Commuting is more stressful for women than men

The Guardian: Report on the effects of commuting on psychological health says greater responsibility for childcare and household chores increases the burden on women DailyMail UK: Too much to juggle: Why commuting is far more stressful for women than men The study: Roberts, J., Hodgson, R., & Dolan, P. (2011). “It's driving her mad”: Gender differences in the effects of commuting on psychological health. Journal of Health Economics, 30 (5):...

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Long commute and well-being

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index:Well-Being & Commuting: Well-Being Index AnalyticsThe study reaffirms the well-known relationship between long commuting duration and poor psychological health. It reports that the longer people have to commute (be it in a car, train or bus) to get to work, the more miserable they feel.Specifically, the longer you commute: The more you worry. You are less likely you are to smile or laugh each day. High...

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Long commute and marriage

Press release: Long-distance commuters get divorced more often.Sandow, E. (2011). On the road: Social aspects of commuting long distances to work. Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Umeå University, Sweden.Abstract: With its point of departure of increasing numbers of people being engaged in commuting, the aim of this thesis is to reveal prerequisites for and consequences of long-distance commuting in Sweden for the individual and his or her partner. Special...

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Call for papers

The 5th International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology The 5th International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology will take place in Groningen, The Netherlands, from August 29-31, 2012. There will be at least three keynote presentations, and individual papers will be presented in thematic parallel sessions and poster sessions. The conference will take place at the University Medical Hospital premises (UMCG). Important...

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