Research Overview
Evaluating a Mobile Intervention for Women’s Solo Travel Empowerment:
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Questions
- Can a theory-driven mobile application increase self-efficacy for solo RV travel among women 60+?
- What behavioral factors predict adoption of solo travel behaviors?
- How does peer-community support influence travel decision-making?
Theoretical Framework
- Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986)
- Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991)
- Technology Acceptance Model (Davis, 1989)
Methodology
| Design | Randomized controlled trial with wait-list control |
| Sample | Women 60+ with interest in RV or camping travel |
| Measures | Self-Efficacy Scale, Travel Intention Inventory, Technology Acceptance |
| Timeline | 4-week intervention + 3-month follow-up |
IRB Status: Protocol submitted to University of Florida Institutional Review Board for expedited review. Expected approval: January 2026.