Neuroscience Approach to Commuter Behavior in Bandung Urban Area

Rahmat Lazuardi; Ina Helena Agustina; Vasin  Kiattikomol; Irland Fardani; Dadan  Mukhsin; Riswandha Risang  Aji

doi:10.29313/bcsurp.v4i4.15788

Rahmat Lazuardi Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Ina Helena Agustina Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Vasin Kiattikomol Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Irland Fardani Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Dadan Mukhsin Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Riswandha Risang Aji Department of Urban and Regional Planning

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29313/bcsurp.v4i4.15788

Keywords: neuroscience, EEG, commuter, Bandung

Abstract

Behavior is an individual's reaction to the environtment. Literautre studies show that commuter traffic behavior correlates with their mental health. Bandung has become an economic growth center for surrounding areas, resulting in unavoidable commuter movements to and from Bandung. This study aims to identify the brainwave activity of commuters and connect it to their mental health. The research approach is conducted using neuroscience through brainwave measurements using EEG (electroencephalogram). This EEG measurement was performed on 2 randomly selected commuter respondent out of 30. The selected respondents had different origin characteristics. The number of resondents involved had to consider medical consent due to the use of EEG devices commonly used for human health examinations.

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