Insights into the Mobility Pattern of Australians during COVID-19
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Article Title | Insights into the Mobility Pattern of Australians during COVID-19 |
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ERA Journal ID | 41498 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Munawar, Hafiz Suliman, Khan, Sara Imran, Qadir, Zakria, Kiani, Yusra Sajid, Kouzani, Abbas Z. and Mahmud, M. A. Parvez |
Journal Title | Sustainability |
Journal Citation | 13 (17), pp. 1-19 |
Article Number | 9611 |
Number of Pages | 19 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2071-1050 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179611 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/17/9611 |
Abstract | Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease characterised by symptoms that are like the common cold. The current pandemic situation in anticipation of a vaccine has posed serious threats to the health and economic sectors of countries worldwide. To overcome the quick transmission of the virus, the government of Australia has also taken drastic measures to prevent its spread. These policies include an international and interstate travel ban, social distancing rules, lockdown, shutdown of educational institutes and work-from-home policies. Such rules have affected people on both behavioural and psychological levels. This study aims to analyse the effect of COVID-19 on Australian citizens, and therefore, the changed behaviour of citizens concerning their mobility patterns, transport preferences and shopping methods under the pandemic have been studied. A detailed literature search was adopted for gathering data related to the study theme, along with real-time evidence of changes in the behaviour of people following the pandemic. The socioeconomic impact of the pandemic on social inequality and thereby the effect on the vulnerable people of the population are also studied. Authentic surveys and statistical data are consulted to figure out how the new lifestyle choices of people will linger in the post-pandemic era. It was found that people in Australia have adopted the work-from-home regime, and new habits suiting the nationwide restrictions have become routine for many people. |
Keywords | Australia; COVID 19; Economics; Public transport; Shopping pattern; Travel; Unemployment; Work from home |
Byline Affiliations | University of New South Wales |
Western Sydney University | |
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan | |
Deakin University | |
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https://research.usq.edu.au/item/w8w14/insights-into-the-mobility-pattern-of-australians-during-covid-19
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