The use of practice theory in transport research

Spatial Analysis of Dog Ownership and Car Use in the UK

“…Our research provides support for those findings based on large-scale, spatially fine-grained data for England. As such, it provides support for calls for a greater use of practice theory in sustainable transport research (Kent 2021). From a policy perspective, it highlights the need for measures that aim at reducing car use, but are targeted to the specific social practices that motivate it (Hui 2013;Mattioli, Anable, and Vrotsou 2016).…”

The ‘re-norming’ of working from home during COVID-19: A transtheoretical behaviour change model of a major unplanned disruption

“…Further research in this area might draw from frameworks such as Social Practice Theory ( Shove et al, 2012 ; Burkinshaw 2018 ; Kent 2022 ) to unpack precisely which materials, meanings and skills are acting as barriers or facilitators. In the years since the pandemic began, many workplaces have likely implemented the materials needed to work effectively from home.…”

Fleet management system, perceived service quality and the public health sector performance in Zimbabwe

“…, 2019). It is most likely from this angle that Kent (2021) argued that transport challenges which are currently being faced within the public institutions are primarily due to a deficiency of technology to support operations. Further to this, Kabote et al.…”

“…In an effort to improve service delivery and organisational performance, the public sector is incorporating advanced technologies in their fleet management systems such as Global Positioning System (GPS), telematics systems and advanced vehicle location among others (Kent, 2021). In the same vein, developing countries especially those in the Eastern and Southern Africa, the uptake and use of wireless technology is on a slow growth although feet management systems initiatives are becoming a solution considering the macro business environment which has just become integrated through globalisation and intensive competition for easy access to raw materials and profitable markets (Joo et al, 2017).…”