Taking the train – and the strain

Previous studies on train overcrowding are limited to examining direct effects of passenger density rather than spillover effects. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible effects of crowding on passengers’ experience of stress and how such effects might spill-over to their overall w...

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Main Author:	Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	BF636 Applied psychology
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/30094/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/30094/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/30094/1/taking_the_train.pdf

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spelling	iium-300942013-09-27T01:09:46Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/30094/ Taking the train – and the strain Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana BF636 Applied psychology Previous studies on train overcrowding are limited to examining direct effects of passenger density rather than spillover effects. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible effects of crowding on passengers’ experience of stress and how such effects might spill-over to their overall well-being. Quantitative data gathered via a cross-sectional field survey of 525 peak time commuters were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results indicate that passengers perceived crowding in terms of three components:(1) evaluation of the psychosocial aspects of the crowded situation, (2) evaluation of the ambient environment, and (3) affective reactions to the crowded situation. These components together with passenger density can positively predict the experience of stress, which can then spill over to the work and personal lives of commuters. 2013-02-19 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/30094/1/taking_the_train.pdf Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana (2013) Taking the train – and the strain. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, 19 - 20 February 2013, Cultural Activity Centre (CAC) and KAED Gallery, IIUM. http://www.iium.edu.my/irie/13/index.php/component/content/?view=featured
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description	Previous studies on train overcrowding are limited to examining direct effects of passenger density rather than spillover effects. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible effects of crowding on passengers’ experience of stress and how such effects might spill-over to their overall well-being. Quantitative data gathered via a cross-sectional field survey of 525 peak time commuters were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results indicate that passengers perceived crowding in terms of three components:(1) evaluation of the psychosocial aspects of the crowded situation, (2) evaluation of the ambient environment, and (3) affective reactions to the crowded situation. These components together with passenger density can positively predict the experience of stress, which can then spill over to the work and personal lives of commuters.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana
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title	Taking the train – and the strain
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title_full_unstemmed	Taking the train – and the strain
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