Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling
Introduction Cycling for transport could integrate physical activity (PA) into daily routines and potentially increase total PA levels. However, for parents with young children, most factors affecting transport mode choice tend to facilitate car use. Greater insight is necessary into reasons for (no...
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| author | Helga Birgit Bjørnarå Thomas Westergren Liv Fegran Saskia J. te Velde Aslak Fyhri Benedicte Deforche Lars Bo Andersen Sveinung Berntsen Elling Bere Jim Uttley |
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| description | Introduction Cycling for transport could integrate physical activity (PA) into daily routines and potentially increase total PA levels. However, for parents with young children, most factors affecting transport mode choice tend to facilitate car use. Greater insight is necessary into reasons for (not) using sustainable transport modes in parents with young children. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the experiences, including motives, perceptions, attitudes, and norms, of parents of young children by using an e-bike, a longtail bike, and a traditional bike for everyday travel to the workplace, kindergarten, and the grocery store during the autumn, winter, and spring, in nine months. Methods Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted with 18 parents of young children residing in southern Norway. Parents were recruited through Facebook announcements and direct contact with kindergartens, selected organisations, and companies in the Kristiansand municipality. Data were analysed by systematic text condensation by using NVivo V.11. Results Participants’ experiences were summarised by three main themes: ‘cycling is cumbersome’, ‘cycling reflects the desirable me’, and ‘breaking the cycling code’. Time use, planning, logistics, wet and cold weather, long distances, and no cycling habit were frequently mentioned barriers, and the most notable facilitator was the children’s attitude towards cycling. In general, children loved to cycle and preferred cycling to driving. Additionally, the freedom and independence of cycling were emphasised and valued. Conclusion In challenging weather conditions, parents of young children may experience cycling as cumbersome but desirable, and bike access could increase the feasibility of daily cycling. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8cb8061bcf9941c4b6297068f00173a82022-12-22T01:59:39ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032020-01-01159Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cyclingHelga Birgit BjørnaråThomas WestergrenLiv FegranSaskia J. te VeldeAslak FyhriBenedicte DeforcheLars Bo AndersenSveinung BerntsenElling BereJim UttleyIntroduction Cycling for transport could integrate physical activity (PA) into daily routines and potentially increase total PA levels. However, for parents with young children, most factors affecting transport mode choice tend to facilitate car use. Greater insight is necessary into reasons for (not) using sustainable transport modes in parents with young children. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the experiences, including motives, perceptions, attitudes, and norms, of parents of young children by using an e-bike, a longtail bike, and a traditional bike for everyday travel to the workplace, kindergarten, and the grocery store during the autumn, winter, and spring, in nine months. Methods Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted with 18 parents of young children residing in southern Norway. Parents were recruited through Facebook announcements and direct contact with kindergartens, selected organisations, and companies in the Kristiansand municipality. Data were analysed by systematic text condensation by using NVivo V.11. Results Participants’ experiences were summarised by three main themes: ‘cycling is cumbersome’, ‘cycling reflects the desirable me’, and ‘breaking the cycling code’. Time use, planning, logistics, wet and cold weather, long distances, and no cycling habit were frequently mentioned barriers, and the most notable facilitator was the children’s attitude towards cycling. In general, children loved to cycle and preferred cycling to driving. Additionally, the freedom and independence of cycling were emphasised and valued. Conclusion In challenging weather conditions, parents of young children may experience cycling as cumbersome but desirable, and bike access could increase the feasibility of daily cycling.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7489513/?tool=EBI |
| spellingShingle | Helga Birgit Bjørnarå Thomas Westergren Liv Fegran Saskia J. te Velde Aslak Fyhri Benedicte Deforche Lars Bo Andersen Sveinung Berntsen Elling Bere Jim Uttley Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling PLoS ONE |
| title | Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| title_full | Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| title_fullStr | Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| title_short | Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| title_sort | cumbersome but desirable breaking the code of everyday cycling |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7489513/?tool=EBI |
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