Exploring the Factors Associated with Car Use for Short Trips: Evidence from Kunming, China

Table 4

The results of measurement model.

Latent variables	Attitude statements	Standardized factor loading	S.E.	Two-tailed value
Instrumental attitude towards car	Using the car allows me to choose my own route.	0.772	0.029	<0.001
	Using the car could protect me against bad weather.	0.707	0.030	<0.001
	The car could make me easy to go out at any time.	0.868	0.021	<0.001
	The car could make me easy to reach any place directly.	0.713	0.029	<0.001
	The car could pick up passengers and carry capacity.	0.706	0.031	<0.001
Symbolic attitude towards car	The car can distinguish me from the rest of people.	0.880	0.015	<0.001
	The car could express my taste and hobby.	0.869	0.016	<0.001
	The car could show my success to others.	0.916	0.012	<0.001
	The car could make me more confident.	0.923	0.012	<0.001
Affective attitude towards car	Driving could bring me enthusiasm.	0.907	0.024	<0.001
	Driving is enjoyable.	0.714	0.029	<0.001
	I’m fond of my car.	0.534	0.038	<0.001
	I feel everything under control when I drive.	0.549	0.039	<0.001
Attitude towards cycling	Cycling could benefit my health.	0.901	0.024	<0.001
	Cycling is enjoyable.	0.754	0.028	<0.001
Attitude towards walking	Walking could benefit my health.	0.860	0.025	<0.001
	Walking is enjoyable.	0.895	0.024	<0.001
Environmental problem awareness	Car emission is an important reason for air pollution.	0.714	0.034	<0.001
	I think transportation has a great impact on environment and I support the low-carbon travel.	0.583	0.038	<0.001