Gender perspectives on electric micromobility use
Gender perspectives on electric micromobility use
Electric micromobility (e-micromobility) offers the potential to enhance the sustainability of first- and last-mile journeys in urban areas by reducing the number of private vehicle trips. As a new mode of transport, it is imperative that it is not subject to the same male bias that has been evidenced across our existing transport networks. An in-depth qualitative study was conducted with 24 UK participants (12 females) to assess the gender factors that relate to the incentives and barriers of e-micromobility (electric bike and electric scooter) use. Focus groups and interviews were conducted and the data analysis was disaggregated by gender to reveal the differences and similarities between female and male perspectives on e-micromobility use. Differences in the types of trips made and perceptions of fear were prevalent. Key gender-related findings and recommendations are made. By reviewing, and acting upon, the different perspectives that males and females have towards e-micromobility they can be made more inclusive for all. This can enhance their uptake and reduce the dependence on private vehicles.
e-bike, e-micromobility, e-scooter, gender, qualitative
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Parnell, Katie
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Merriman, Siobhan
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Plant, Katherine
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November 2023
Parnell, Katie
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Merriman, Siobhan
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Plant, Katherine
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Parnell, Katie, Merriman, Siobhan and Plant, Katherine
(2023)
Gender perspectives on electric micromobility use.
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries, 33 (6), .
(doi:10.1002/hfm.21002).
Abstract
Electric micromobility (e-micromobility) offers the potential to enhance the sustainability of first- and last-mile journeys in urban areas by reducing the number of private vehicle trips. As a new mode of transport, it is imperative that it is not subject to the same male bias that has been evidenced across our existing transport networks. An in-depth qualitative study was conducted with 24 UK participants (12 females) to assess the gender factors that relate to the incentives and barriers of e-micromobility (electric bike and electric scooter) use. Focus groups and interviews were conducted and the data analysis was disaggregated by gender to reveal the differences and similarities between female and male perspectives on e-micromobility use. Differences in the types of trips made and perceptions of fear were prevalent. Key gender-related findings and recommendations are made. By reviewing, and acting upon, the different perspectives that males and females have towards e-micromobility they can be made more inclusive for all. This can enhance their uptake and reduce the dependence on private vehicles.
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Accepted/In Press date: 6 June 2023
e-pub ahead of print date: 22 June 2023
Published date: November 2023
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We are grateful for support from the Decarbonising Transport through Electrification (DTE), A whole system approach Network+ funded by EPSRC grant reference EP/S032053/1. With thanks to the support of the Close the Gender Data Gap group ( http://closethedatagap.soton.ac.uk/ ).
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© 2023 The Authors. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Keywords:
e-bike, e-micromobility, e-scooter, gender, qualitative
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/478622
ISSN: 1520-6564
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