Social networks, social influence and activity-travel behaviour: a review of models and empirical evidence

ABSTRACT The study of social networks in activity-travel research has recently gained momentum because social activities and social influence were relatively poorly explained in activity-based models of travel demand. Over the last decade, many scholars have shown interest in identifying personal social networks that constitute an important source of explanation of activity-travel behaviour. This paper seeks to review two research streams: social networks and activity-travel behaviour, and social influence and travel decisions. We classify models, summarise empirical findings and discuss important issues that require further research.

• Publication year

  2018

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  Transport Reviews

• Publication date

  2018-07-04

• Fields of study

  Sociology

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  DOI 10.1080/01441647.2017.1351500
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