The impact of transport inclusion on active Aging: A perceived value analysis
基于2022年西安521位60岁以上老人的调查数据，研究交通包容感知价值对积极老龄化的影响，发现旅行满意度在两者间起中介作用，并识别出四个感知价值维度。
As global aging accelerates, serving an aging society through transport development is essential. However, the impact of transport inclusion on active aging remains unclear, especially regarding travel satisfaction and capabilities. The present work establishes a relationship model between transport inclusion perceived value (TIPV) and active aging (AA) that accounts for travel satisfaction (S) and travel capabilities (C). A theoretical framework is proposed for TIPV and AA by exploring the mediation mechanism and regulatory factors that affect AA. The data of this study are derived from the survey data of 521 people over 60 years old in Xi'an in 2022. The study identifies four TIPV dimensions: perceived functional, service, emotional, and social values, the latter two of which are often overlooked. It reveals the mediating role of travel satisfaction in the TIPV-AA relationship with an effect on health, social participation, and subjective well-being. This sensitivity analysis of transport-inclusive travel capabilities offers a theoretical foundation for understanding the four transport inclusion dimensions and practical guidance for creating inclusive transport environments.