Des racines et des ailes

Sociologies

关键词: quick decision-making;    long-distance commuting patterns;    decision-making process;    conciliation strategy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Long-distance commuting patterns appear to be increasing in Europe over the last ten years. These raising mobility patterns lead to reappraise the Zahavi conjecture and appear largely inexplicable by the classical rational actor paradigm traditionally used in transportation research. In literature, commuting is mainly explained by residential contexts, urban forms and job. Nevertheless this theoretical frame says little about the decision-making processes themselves. Based on a qualitative survey conducted in three European countries - France, Belgium and Switzerland – among a population of high commuters, this paper proposes an analysis of trade-off and elements implied in the decision-making process of becoming a long-distance commuter. Intense commuting patterns appear to be the result of compromises between job career, residential attachment and life choices. Thus they may be a “happy medium” that allows to conciliate professional and personal life. Finally these spatial mobilities paradoxically allow to preserve residential, social and family anchors.

【 授权许可】

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