More than Getting Around - What Impacts the Mobility Practices of the Residents of Aalborg
Authors
Jørgensen, Frans Skjelbo ; Guiance, Federico Luis
Term
4. term
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-05-29
Pages
104
Abstract
This thesis examines how residents of Aalborg choose their everyday modes of transport, which factors shape those choices, and what might motivate a shift toward more sustainable options. The topic is set against the backdrop of climate change, and Aalborg is viewed as an example of a smaller city that—like many peers—is exploring greener transport solutions. The study draws on surveys and one-on-one interviews. The material was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, which identifies recurring patterns in what people say while also reflecting on the researcher’s role in interpretation. The work is grounded in a hermeneutic perspective that emphasizes meaning-making, and themes and codes were refined iteratively. The dataset includes qualitative insights and some quantitative elements. The thesis is organized with an introduction and context on transport in Aalborg, followed by a literature and theory review, methodology, analysis, discussion, and conclusion. Findings show that transport choices are influenced by many factors, with feelings of freedom, convenience, and comfort standing out. These factors shape how residents perceive their city and their openness to sustainable transport. Because Aalborg is treated as a ‘most likely’ case, the study suggests that similar barriers are likely present in other European cities of comparable size.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan aalborgenserne vælger transport i hverdagen, hvilke forhold der præger disse valg, og hvad der kan motivere et skifte til mere bæredygtige løsninger. Baggrunden er den aktuelle klimadagsorden, og Aalborg ses som et eksempel på en mindre by, der – ligesom andre byer af tilsvarende størrelse – søger grønnere transportformer. Undersøgelsen bygger på spørgeskemaer og individuelle interviews. Materialet er analyseret med refleksiv tematisk analyse, hvor mønstre i udsagn identificeres, og forskerens egen rolle og fortolkninger tænkes aktivt med. Arbejdet er forankret i en hermeneutisk tilgang, der betoner fortolkning af mening, og temaer og koder er løbende blevet justeret. Der indgår både kvalitative data og enkelte kvantitative elementer. Specialet er struktureret med introduktion og kontekst for transport i Aalborg, efterfulgt af litteratur- og teoridel, metodeafsnit, analyse, diskussion og konklusion. Resultaterne viser, at transportvalg er formet af mange forhold, hvor følelser som frihed, bekvemmelighed og komfort vejer tungt. Disse forhold præger både borgernes syn på byen og deres villighed til at vælge mere bæredygtig transport. Da Aalborg er behandlet som en 'most likely'-case, peger fundene samtidig på, at lignende barrierer sandsynligvis findes i andre europæiske byer af nogenlunde samme størrelse.
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