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SHORT COMMUNICATION
Perceptions and Practices of Low-Carbon
Travel Adoption: A Comparative Analysis
of Faculty and Students in Chinese Institutions
1
Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai 519000, China
2
Business School, Shantou University, China
3
Department of Human Resource Development, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 82444
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
4
College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
5
Zhejiang College of Security Technology, Zhejiang, China
Submission date: 2024-04-24
Final revision date: 2024-10-01
Acceptance date: 2024-10-13
Online publication date: 2024-12-02
Publication date: 2025-11-04
Corresponding author
Li-Chen Chou
Department of Human Resource Development, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 82444 Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Department of Human Resource Development, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 82444 Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2025;34(6):7999-8007
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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of low-carbon travel options among
students and faculty at vocational colleges in China. As part of China’s broader commitment to
sustainable urban development, the promotion of sustainable transportation modes such as public transit,
biking, car-sharing, and electric vehicles is crucial. Given the strategic role of educational institutions
in shaping sustainable behaviors, this research targets students and teachers to assess their awareness,
willingness, and actual behaviors related to low-carbon travel. The study employs a quantitative
methodology guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), utilizing descriptive analysis and logistic
regression models to examine the data. The results reveal significant differences in the effectiveness
of low-carbon travel strategies across the two demographic groups, driven by distinct socio-economic,
cultural, and infrastructural factors. Specific examples include the influence of carpooling on students’
awareness and the impact of educational level on faculty’s willingness to adopt low-carbon travel. These
findings offer nuanced insights into the barriers and opportunities for promoting low-carbon travel
and contribute to the discourse on sustainable urban transportation planning. The research highlights
the importance of localized, targeted interventions tailored to the specific needs and preferences
of different demographic groups to foster a shift toward more sustainable urban environments.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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