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    Commuting stress in male train passengers increased with perceived crowdedness, not trip length. Higher adrenaline excretion occurred during more crowded trips, highlighting the impact of social and environmental factors on travel stress.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Psychology
    • Transportation Psychology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Commuting stress is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding factors influencing travel stress is crucial for urban planning and passenger well-being.
    • Previous research suggests environmental factors impact commuter stress.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the physiological and subjective stress responses of male commuters on a train line.
    • To examine the impact of crowding and trip duration on stress levels.
    • To assess stress variations before and after a period of gas rationing.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessed male passengers on the Stockholm-Nynäshamn train line during two morning trips.
    • Measured physiological stress through catecholamine excretion (adrenaline, noradrenaline) in urine.

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  • Quantified subjective experiences of discomfort and perceived crowdedness using self-ratings.
  • Compared stress responses based on boarding location (Nynäshamn vs. Västerhaninge) and trip crowding levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjective discomfort and perceived crowdedness increased as the train approached Stockholm and passenger numbers rose.
    • Perceived crowdedness correlated with the square of the number of passengers.
    • Passengers on the longer Nynäshamn route exhibited lower adrenaline and noradrenaline excretion compared to those from Västerhaninge.
    • Adrenaline excretion was higher during the more crowded Trip 2.

    Conclusions:

    • Train travel stress is more influenced by social and environmental conditions (crowding) than by trip length or duration.
    • Increased perceived crowdedness significantly elevates commuter stress.
    • Physiological stress responses, like adrenaline excretion, are sensitive to the immediate travel environment.