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Stress and Adaptation Among Mumbai Local Train Commuters
Journal
Psychological Studies
ISSN
00332968
Date Issued
2022-03-01
Author(s)
Mohan, Radhika
Kulkarni, Mrinmoyi
Abstract
The megapolis of Mumbai is home to the world’s most overcrowded local train system. With a footfall of more than seven million every day the number of injuries and fatalities is unrivalled as well. The effects of rush hour commuting were examined among 300 regular commuters on all three of the Mumbai local train lines. A questionnaire was created to assess commute difficulty and stress. Respondents were contacted at their work place to participate in the study. Commuting stress as well as adaptive coping was investigated. Cognitive appraisal of the situation was the biggest contributor to adaptive coping, while trait resilience and lower general stress levels were protective factors that lowered the negative impact of commute. Gender emerged as a factor with women experiencing a greater negative impact of the commute.
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