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

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  • Jinhee Kim
  • Soora Rasouli
  • Harry J. P. Timmermans

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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.

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  • Jinhee Kim & Soora Rasouli & Harry J. P. Timmermans, 2018. "Social networks, social influence and activity-travel behaviour: a review of models and empirical evidence," Transport Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(4), pages 499-523, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:transr:v:38:y:2018:i:4:p:499-523
    DOI: 10.1080/01441647.2017.1351500
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