The value of using motivational theory to understand active transport behaviors: a qualitative study of a community-based E-bike project.
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| Title: | The value of using motivational theory to understand active transport behaviors: a qualitative study of a community-based E-bike project. |
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| Authors: | Weman, Karin (AUTHOR), Sepideh Soheili Shemirani, Sofia (AUTHOR), Back, Jenny (AUTHOR), Hedström, Pernilla (AUTHOR), Andersen, Mark B. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychology & Health. Jun2026, Vol. 41 Issue 6, p803-821. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Electric capacity, Qualitative research, Autonomy (Psychology), Satisfaction, Interviewing, Questionnaires, Content analysis, Public opinion, Descriptive statistics, Motivation (Psychology), Psychology, Thematic analysis, Need (Psychology), Transportation, Cycling, Research methodology, Theory, Comparative studies, Motor vehicles, Bicycles, Activities of daily living, Self-perception |
| Abstract: | Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the motivations behind participants' choices of active transport using electric bicycles over passive transport (e.g. going by bus or car) in a community-based e-bike project called 'Elcyklist'. Methods: This study involved 17 participants who had previously taken part in the Projekt Elcyklist in the Halmstad community. The participants ranged in age from 32 to 66 years, with an average age of 44 years. The group consisted of 10 women and 7 men. Results: We found two major themes and seven subthemes around positive experiences and benefits as motivations for using e-bikes. Conclusions: From analyzing the data, themes and subthemes were identified. The results are divided into two major themes: Experience of well-being and Benefits in everyday life, which consist of four and three subthemes respectively. In keeping with self-determination theory, the interpretation was that participants' basic psychological needs were satisfied by using e-bikes, which, in turn, improved well-being and sustainable motivation. The study showed that the opportunity to borrow an e-bike can be a good way to promote motivation for active transportation, appeasing traffic congestions in current infrastructure, and also promoting human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the motivations behind participants' choices of active transport using electric bicycles over passive transport (e.g. going by bus or car) in a community-based e-bike project called 'Elcyklist'. Methods: This study involved 17 participants who had previously taken part in the Projekt Elcyklist in the Halmstad community. The participants ranged in age from 32 to 66 years, with an average age of 44 years. The group consisted of 10 women and 7 men. Results: We found two major themes and seven subthemes around positive experiences and benefits as motivations for using e-bikes. Conclusions: From analyzing the data, themes and subthemes were identified. The results are divided into two major themes: Experience of well-being and Benefits in everyday life, which consist of four and three subthemes respectively. In keeping with self-determination theory, the interpretation was that participants' basic psychological needs were satisfied by using e-bikes, which, in turn, improved well-being and sustainable motivation. The study showed that the opportunity to borrow an e-bike can be a good way to promote motivation for active transportation, appeasing traffic congestions in current infrastructure, and also promoting human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 08870446 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08870446.2025.2479113 |
