Space for perspective; fast cycle routes. A qualitative grounded theory study to the perception of fast cycle routes by low socioeconomic status residents in the Netherlands
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2021-07-05
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This constructivist qualitative grounded theory (GT) research aims to study the perception of fast cycle routes (FCRs) by low socioeconomic status (SES) residents in the Netherlands. It explores the fundament of their perception of FCRs, representing their needs and interests in the environment and society.
Unstructured interviews were conducted with residents from the Kolping Neighbourhood in Nijmegen. With a relatively high share of social housing, this neighbourhood is located between the two FCRs, Batavierenpad Zuid (F173b) and the Wijchen-Nijmegen route. The data was collected and analysed with literature on perception and environmental perception in mind. A theoretical model grounded from the retrieved data was created by open, axial, and selective coding.
The grounded theory, named ‘space for perspective; the fundament of the perception of FCRs by low SES residents’, provides answers to the research question. A two-way division is made between a positive and a negative perception of FCRs. The message of this research is that different elements influence these positive and negative perceptions. The elements that influence the shaping of a positive and a negative perception are highlighted on the grounds of three categories formed: (1) knowledge & awareness, (2) habits & attitude, and (3) abilities.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen