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: análise da mobilidade da população europeia antes e depois do covid-19: estudo comparativo entre Portugal e os Países Nórdicos

Abstract

Mobility is currently one of the most relevant themes of the century. We live in a global era where the need to move around efficiently and sustainably must be ensured. In this context, the Covid-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, putting to the test the population's ability to reinvent itself and rethink the importance of mobility and its impact on the entire ecosystem. The primary objective of this research is to understand how people commuted in their daily lives from 2019 to 2022 and the impact Covid-19 had on population mobility. To achieve the objectives of this study, a comprehensive methodological approach was adopted. At the outset of the research, a quantitative approach was employed, using an existing online survey that had previously been completed by a representative sample of 2500 participants. Additionally, this quantitative analysis was complemented by qualitative research. Interviews were conducted with 10 participants through a structured questionnaire. The aim of this qualitative analysis was to capture more detailed perspectives and insights into the impacts of telecommuting on daily mobility. This combination of methodologies allowed a more holistic and robust understanding of the phenomenon under study, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative data. In summary, the results led us to conclude that remote work did not significantly alter the way the population commutes, as the main modes of transportation remained consistent with those used before the Covid-19 pandemic in the capitals under study. Therefore, it is concluded that the car continues to be the most utilized vehicle by the population in various regions, as the shift in mentality regarding commuting habits is something that will take several years to change because is dependent on various external and internal variables.

Date of Award	12 Jul 2024
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Jorge Julião (Supervisor) & Marcelo Gaspar (Co-Supervisor)