Activity Theory and Local Travel Behavior: A Case Study of the Elderly in Atascosa County, Texas

Authors

  • Richard C. Jones The University of Texas at San Antonio

Keywords:

elderly, rural transportation, local travel, activity theory, social trips, happiness and aging, Texas

Abstract

Activity theory suggests that elderly persons are happiest when they maintain an active

Author Biography

  • Richard C. Jones, The University of Texas at San Antonio

    Department of Political Science and Geography

    The University of

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2004-01-01

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