Impacts of gender and geographical settings on the relationship between mobile phone ownership and cycling behaviour in Ghana

This research investigates the impacts of gender and geographical settings on the relationship between mobile phone ownership and cycling behaviour in Ghana. The paper used probit regression to analyse data from 12,855 households. The findings revealed that both mobile phone ownership and males significantly positively influence cycling behaviour. The gender and geographical settings of household heads reinforced this association, with urban men who own mobile phones more likely to engage in cycling than urban women. In addition, while the likelihood of cycling varies across all regions, the findings showed that the highest of the likelihoods came from the Northern, Upper West, and East regions. Furthermore, the results indicated that while radio ownership and family size have positive links with cycling behaviour, the level of education and wealth status of the household heads have significant negative associations with cycling behaviour. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the value of considering gender and geographical settings when understanding the relationship between mobile phone ownership and cycling behaviour. The findings have policy, theoretical, and practical implications for promoting sustainable transportation and environmental goals in Ghana.