Factors that influence parents’ intentions of using autonomous vehicles to transport children to and from school

Jing, Peng; Du, Liuyang; Chen, Yuexia; Shi, Yuji; Zhan, Fengping; Xie, Junping

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2021.105991

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“…Prior empirical studies have established that the cost concept influences intention when adopting services and systems. For instance, Attitude (Herrenkind et al, 2019;Jing et al, 2021;Lee, 2009;Park, 2019c) ATT1: I think that using sustainable transportation is a wise idea ATT2: I think that using sustainable transportation is a good idea ATT3: In my opinion, it is desirable to use sustainable transportation ATT4: I think that using sustainable transportation would be beneficial for me ATT5: I find the use of sustainable transportation meaningful Perceived usefulness (Kim & Park, 2019;Park, Kim, et al, 2018;Schierz et al, 2010) PU1: Using sustainable transportation can make traveling easier PU2: Using sustainable transportation will enable me to travel more productively PU3: I would find that sustainable transportation would enhance my efficiency Observability (Min et al, 2019;Putzer & Park, 2012) OB1: It is easy for me to observe others using sustainable transportation in my range of activities Perceived ease of use (Panagiotopoulos & Dimitrakopoulos, 2018;Wang et al, 2020) PEOU1: It is easy to use sustainable transportation for travel PEOU2: It would be easy for me to become skilled when using sustainable transportation PEOU3: Overall, I believe that using sustainable transportation is easy to use Compatibility (Hsu & Lin, 2016;Park, Kim, et al, 2018;Schierz et al, 2010) COM1: Using sustainable transportation is compatible with most of my traveling COM2: Using sustainable transportation would be unproblematic COM3: Using sustainable transportation fits into my lifestyle COM4: I think that using sustainable transportation fits well with the way I like to work Perceived cost (Kim et al, 2017; PC1: I think using sustainable transportation is more expensive than other comparative transportation methods PC2: I think the public cost to maintain sustainable transportation is more expensive than other comparative transportation PC3: There are financial barriers to using sustainable transportation.…”

Section: Perceived Costmentioning

confidence: 99%

For sustainable development in the transportation sector: Determinants of acceptance of sustainable transportation using the innovation diffusion theory and technology acceptance model

Ahn

Park

2022

Sustainable Development

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With global interest in environmental concerns, the importance of sustainable development has consistently increased. With this trend, the concept of sustainable transportation is an urgent issue in both developed and developing countries. Thus, the current study examines user adoption of sustainable transportation and proposes an integrated model of two theoretical frameworks: the innovation diffusion theory and technology acceptance model. The structural results with 250 respondents in Korea find a sequential connection for users' intention to use, while two main determinants of intentionperceived usefulness and attitude-as well as the roles of their environmental knowledge and perceived compatibility, are also highlighted. Based on these findings, both practical and theoretical implications were presented.

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Section: Perceived Costmentioning

confidence: 99%

For sustainable development in the transportation sector: Determinants of acceptance of sustainable transportation using the innovation diffusion theory and technology acceptance model

Ahn

Park

2022

Sustainable Development

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“…Hence, we conducted a case study to determine the impact of perceived risk on carriers' intentions to use cargo EVs.Face consciousness may be a unique cultural characteristic of many Asian countries including Vietnam, where the Confucian culture permeates every aspect of society and influencing ways of thinking and of living. Recently, some studies have mentioned the influence of face consciousness on the intentions to use autonomous vehicles and electric cars (Jing et al. , 2021; Lee, 1991; Qian and Yin, 2017).…”

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“…Although some cultural dimensions have been already mentioned in the literature (Bao et al. , 2003; Jing et al. , 2021; Pojani et al.…”

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Determinants of carriers' intentions to use electric cargo vehicles in last-mile delivery by extending the technology acceptance model: a case study of Vietnam

Ngoc

Nishiuchi

Nhu

2022

IJLM

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PurposeThis study aimed two objectives: The first objective was to explore carriers' intentions to use cargo electric vehicles (EVs) and the factors influencing these intentions in last-mile delivery (LMD). The other objective was to provide recommendations for policymakers and manufacturers to promote and customize cargo EVs to meet the requirements of carriers in the LMD sector.Design/methodology/approachIn this study the authors constructed a research framework that adjusted and extended the original technology acceptance model (TAM). The proposed model combines eight psychological factors, including attitude, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, public engagement, face consciousness, financial incentive policy and carrier intention, in which four factors, namely attitude, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and intention, were obtained from the original TAM and the four remaining factors, namely perceived risk, public engagement, face consciousness and financial incentive policy, were added.FindingsThe results showed that psychological factors such as attitude, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, public engagement and face consciousness might affect carriers' intentions to use electric cargo vehicles in LMD service in Vietnamese cities. These results agree with the previous studies and confirm that attitude, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, public engagement and face consciousness might be important for shaping intention to use electric cargo vehicles in emerging markets.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has several limitations, first, the data were collected in Vietnam, a country with weak academic contributions. Therefore, these findings might not be generalizable to other areas. The authors expect to apply the same research framework to other countries to explore the similarities and differences across the countries. Second, the authors conducted the surveys in three cities; except for Hanoi, the other two cities are not really large markets in the LMD service sector. Third, the authors ignored the relationship between the demographic characteristics and electric cargo vehicles. Further studies should address this gap.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, manufacturers should ensure the high-quality performance of electric cargo vehicles in terms of extending driving range and shortening recharging time. Policymakers should develop the roadmaps for electric cargo vehicles, starting from switching from conventional cargo motorcycles to electric motorcycles. In addition, developing public charging infrastructure should be prioritized, which is the fundamental basis for operating electric cargo vehicles. Finally, manufacturers should research and develop a product that would improve the reputation of carriers because carriers with higher face consciousness are more likely to pursue brand-name and high-priced products in order to enhance their reputation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature in two aspects: First, the authors investigated intentions to use electric cargo vehicles in LMD service, which is rare from other studies, and they further identified the psychological determinants of carriers' intentions. Second, the findings increase the knowledge of carriers' intentions and suggest implications for policymakers and manufacturers to promote the adoption of electric cargo vehicles in last-mile deliver service.

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“…This was consistent with another study that examined parents' willingness to use automated vehicles to transport their children to school. It was found that parents who perceived greater levels of risk were less likely to express willingness to use an automated vehicle for transportation of children [12]. Concerns about children's personal safety were also identified as factors influencing uptake of automated vehicles for transporting children by Tremoulet et al [13].…”

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Parents’ Willingness to Allow Their Unaccompanied Children to Use Emerging and Future Travel Modes

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This study investigated parents’ willingness to allow their unaccompanied child(ren) to use emerging and future travel modes (e.g., rideshare vehicles and automated vehicles). An online survey was completed by 631 Australian respondents (M = 39.2 years, SD = 10.5 years, Male: 36.6%) who reported that they currently lived with one or more children (17 or below). Approximately one-third (37.9%) of the respondents reported a willingness to allow their child to use a rideshare vehicle alone and more than half of the respondents (57.2%) reported a willingness to allow their child to use an automated vehicle alone. Respondents who expressed willingness to allow their child to use a rideshare vehicle alone were more likely to express a willingness to use an automated vehicle alone (79.1%) compared to respondents who were unwilling to use a rideshare vehicle (43.9%), χ2(1) = 75.158, p < 0.001, Phi = 0.345. Two separate logistic regression models revealed key similarities and differences related to respondents’ willingness to allow their unaccompanied child to use both transport modes. Respondents’ willingness to allow their unaccompanied child to use a rideshare vehicle was significantly related to their previous use of a rideshare vehicle with their child, having an optimistic view of technology, annual mileage, their aberrant driving behaviours, and their desire for route-control and assurance features within the rideshare vehicle, χ2(7) = 159.594, p < 0.001. Respondents’ willingness to allow their child to use an automated vehicle alone was significantly related to awareness of automated vehicles, education level, positive views towards technology, seeing technology to be innovative, and requirements for route control features within the automated vehicle, χ2(6) = 113.325, p < 0.001. Despite the potential for emerging or future travel modes to provide additional personal transportation options, these results suggest that Australian parents are unwilling to allow their unaccompanied child to use these modes of transport. These findings will have significant implications for transport planning, particularly in growing communities where pressures on parents to transport their child(ren) to activities and events with minimal adult supervision is increasing.

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Factors that influence parents’ intentions of using autonomous vehicles to transport children to and from school

Cited by 40 publications

References 74 publications

For sustainable development in the transportation sector: Determinants of acceptance of sustainable transportation using the innovation diffusion theory and technology acceptance model

For sustainable development in the transportation sector: Determinants of acceptance of sustainable transportation using the innovation diffusion theory and technology acceptance model

Determinants of carriers' intentions to use electric cargo vehicles in last-mile delivery by extending the technology acceptance model: a case study of Vietnam

Parents’ Willingness to Allow Their Unaccompanied Children to Use Emerging and Future Travel Modes

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