Social satisfaction, commuting and neighborhoods

Elizabeth C. Delmelle, Eva Haslauer and Thomas Prinz

Journal of Transport Geography, 2013, vol. 30, issue C, 110-116

Abstract: Participation in social activities and the formation of social ties, networks, and capital are crucial in shaping not only the quality of life and health of an individual, but also in creating socially sustainable communities. This paper examines to what extent the urban environment shapes an individual’s level of satisfaction with his or her social contacts. A particular emphasis is placed on isolating the role of commuting times in impeding this outcome. The city of Vienna, Austria, is used as a case study. A statistical model considers elements of an individual’s neighborhood including population density and urban centrality, as well as personal characteristics and transportation-related factors. Results indicate that those with one-way commutes of 30min or longer result in lower levels of social satisfaction. Residing in a neighborhood with high transit level of service and car ownership positively impact social satisfaction.

Keywords: Social satisfaction; Commuting; Urban form; Social sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.03.006

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