Carried out by researchers from Concordia’s John Molson School of Business, the study set out to look at how different forms of commuting — cycling, driving a car and taking public transport — affected stress and mood at work.
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However, the team only assessed questionaires that were completed within 45 minutes of arriving at work, to get a more precise picture of stress levels and mood upon arrival at work. If the answers were completed later, other stressors that occurred during the day could affect the results.
“Recent research has shown that early morning stress and mood are strong predictors of their effect later in the day. They can shape how subsequent events are perceived, interpreted and acted upon for the rest of the day.”
The findings can be found published online in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management.