Why do people cycle (a lot)? A multivariate approach on mental health, personality traits and motivation as determinants for cycling ambition

Kesenheimer, Jana S.; Sagioglou, Christina; Kronbichler, Andreas; Gauckler, Philipp; Kolbinger, Fiona R.

doi:10.1080/10413200.2023.2166157

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“…In addition, at middle and low latitudes, LST characteristics have a significant impact on cyclists' travel [45]. Under summer high-temperature conditions, the LST may become the most important factor limiting cyclists' activities, especially because cycling is a popular outdoor sport and cyclists are more likely to experience limitations due to the LSTs [46]. In addition, there is evidence that high urban temperatures may cause great harm to the comfort and physical health of residents [47,48], especially for cyclists, where heat stroke and dehydration are major problems.…”

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Investigating the Impact of Streetscape and Land Surface Temperature on Cycling Behavior

Qin,

Xu,

Huang

2024

Sustainability

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Cycling is a flexible way of traveling that can promote the development of urban public transportation. Previous studies on the influence of cycling have focused more on the cyclists themselves, ignoring the influences of the features of natural environments, such as streetscapes and land surface temperatures (LSTs), on cycling behavior. Therefore, in this study, street view image data and Landsat 8 imagery were utilized to extract streetscape and LST features; in particular, a framework was established for a single-indicator analysis and a multiple-indicator interaction analysis based on the random forest model with GeoDetector. The model was used to explore the effects of streetscapes and surface temperatures on cycling behavior. The results of this study for the main urban area of Beijing show that (1) high-density buildings and high population activity exacerbated the heat island effect at the city center and certain areas in the east, with the highest LST reaching 46.93 °C. In contrast, the greenery and water bodies in the northwestern and northeastern areas reduced the LST, resulting in a minimum temperature of 11.61 °C. (2) The optimal analysis scale was a 100 m buffer pair, and the regression fitting accuracy reached 0.83, confirming the notable influences of streetscape and LST characteristics on cycling behavior. (3) The random forest (RF) model results show that the importance of LST features and vegetation and sky conditions exceeded 0.07, and a reasonable sky openness and open building ventilation became the first choices for promoting cycling behavior. (4) According to the GeoDetector model, the LST features alone exhibited an importance of more than 0.375 for cycling behavior, while interactions with streetscapes greatly reduced the negative effect of LST on cycling behavior. The interaction between walls and plants reached 0.392, while the interaction between multiple environmental factors and greenery and favorable ventilation counteracted the negative impact of high-temperature heat waves on the residents’ choice of bicycles.

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Section: Climate Adaptation and Urban Planning Strategies Influence C...mentioning

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Investigating the Impact of Streetscape and Land Surface Temperature on Cycling Behavior

Qin,

Xu,

Huang

2024

Sustainability

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“…Expanding on this idea, a person may join in an athletic activity for the inherent sensation of belonging (Graham, 2021). Affiliation motives are particularly high in social circumstances such as team or co-acting sport (Kesenheimer et al, 2023), but less so in individual sport (Elbe et al, 2013). If an activity is perceived to be optimally difficult, an individual may be intrinsically motivated to participate in sport or fitness (Gavin et al, 2014).…”

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Unveiling the Impact of Mobile Fitness Applications on Motivational Orientation in Sustaining Exercise Behaviors: A Qualitative Investigation

Southcott,

Jooste

2023

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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Notably, a lack of motivation appears as a significant contributing factor to physical inactivity, which raises one’s susceptibility to noncommunicable diseases. While research indicates a strong link between smartphone fitness applications (apps) and people’s motivational orientation towards physical activity and exercise, the theoretical basis of fitness app features for sustaining exercise routines remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the utility of fitness apps as a behaviour modification tool on people’s motivation to maintain physical activity and exercise behaviour. Using individual semi-structured interviews, we collected detailed accounts from nine active male and female fitness app users (M age = 23.4 years, SD = 2.8). The findings of both inductive and deductive reflective thematic analysis revealed core themes emphasising that the use of fitness apps satisfies the participants’ psychological needs through fostering emotions of competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Furthermore, fitness apps make it easier to track progress, challenge oneself, and compete against other exercisers, which further motivates participants to sustain their exercise behaviours. Confirming the use of fitness apps as an effective behaviour change tool for sustaining healthy exercise routines, the findings offer valuable feedback on specific app features for fitness software and wearable device developers that could potentially enhance the functionality and impact of their apps. Further discussions include limitations and areas for future research, such as discerning the role of fitness apps in sustaining motivation among diverse age groups with specific health, sport, or lifestyle goals in varying sensory, social, and affective contexts.

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Doping in elite cycling: a qualitative study of the underlying situations of vulnerability

Filleul,

d'Arripe-Longueville,

Pavot

et al. 2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Doping is considered a critical deviant behavior in competitive sports, and particularly in cycling, even though the phenomenon remains limited in sports in general. Previous qualitative studies have contributed to identify situations of vulnerability to doping in athletes. However, much of the research tends to focus on singular dimensions of vulnerability, such as physical or psychological aspects. The present study aimed to extend existing knowledge by concurrently exploring and attempting to categorize different types of situations of vulnerability that predispose elite cyclists to engage in doping. Ten high-level French-speaking doped cyclists were recruited (Mage = 49; SD = 14.63, two women). Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Both deductive and inductive thematic analyses were performed. Our results highlighted four types of vulnerability situations: (a) psychological (e.g., negative affects, maladaptive motivation, depression), (b) physical (e.g., exhaustion, impairments, injuries), (c) relational (e.g., organized doping, control, psychological or sexual harassment, social approval of doping), and (d) contextual (e.g., cycling culture, weather conditions, competitive stakes). By providing a clearer categorization of the situations of vulnerability that converge toward doping in sport, this comprehensive study allows for a holistic understanding of the various vulnerabilities. It paves the way for future research on related vulnerabilities and dispositional factors. Practically, it should also improve doping screening and prevention, and provide more favorable conditions for athletes.

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Why do people cycle (a lot)? A multivariate approach on mental health, personality traits and motivation as determinants for cycling ambition

Cited by 3 publications

References 43 publications

Investigating the Impact of Streetscape and Land Surface Temperature on Cycling Behavior

Investigating the Impact of Streetscape and Land Surface Temperature on Cycling Behavior

Unveiling the Impact of Mobile Fitness Applications on Motivational Orientation in Sustaining Exercise Behaviors: A Qualitative Investigation

Doping in elite cycling: a qualitative study of the underlying situations of vulnerability

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