Abstract
The present study aimed to determine the effect of the map and some materials on modifying attitude and travel behaviors. After preparing the map and some materials, a behavioral plan method was adopted. The method's efficacy in modifying attitude and behavioral was observed, and the effects were evaluated according to the theory of reasoned action. Subjects were divided into the following 3 groups each residents group and incomer group: the “information provided group,” to which the map was distributed to the subjects; the “behavioral plan group,” to which a description sheet encouraging the subjects to think in advance about what kind of actual behaviors would be appropriate was distributed and the “control group,” in which no information or requests were provided. Questionnaire forms were distributed to residents in Suita-City, Osaka, and the results were analyzed by comparing the psychological parameters before and after the study. The results revealed that the incomer group, which was also expected to be effective in modifying attitudes and behavior when combined with the behavioral plan method and information provided method.
