TY  - RPRT
U1  - Arbeitspapier
A1  - Jutz, Christopher
A1  - Griese, Kai-Michael
A1  - Rau, Henrike
A1  - Schoppengerd, Johanna
A1  - Prehn, Ines
T1  - Of study enthusiasts and homebirds : students’ everydaymobility and sustainability dilemmas in online higher education
T2  - International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
N2  - Purpose
Online education enables location-independent learning, potentially providing university students with more flexible study programs and reducing traffic-related CO2 emissions. This paper examines whether online education can contribute to university-related sustainable everyday mobility, with particular consideration given to aspects of social sustainability and potential rebound effects. Specifically, it explores sustainability dilemmas that arise from conflicting social and ecological effects.

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on qualitative data from mobility diaries and extensive semi-structured interviews (n = 26) collected at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences in Germany, this study deploys thematic analysis and a typification approach to analyze and classify students’ daily practices related to studying, mobility, and dwelling, which may be impacted by online education.

Findings 
The study identifies six distinct student types with diverse practices in studying, mobility, and dwelling. Comparisons between student types reveal stark differences regarding professional and social goals that students associate with their studies, influencing university-related mobility and residential choices. This leads to varying assessments of online education, with some students expecting benefits and others anticipating severe drawbacks.

Practical implication
The typology developed in this paper can assist HEIs in comparable contexts in understanding the distinct needs and motivations of students, thereby proactively identifying sustainability dilemmas associated with online education. By leveraging these findings, HEIs can effectively balance diverse interests and contribute meaningfully to sustainability. Originality/value – This study is among the first to systematically investigate conflicts and rebound effects of online education in the context of sustainable mobility within HEIs.
KW  - University
KW  - Student mobility
KW  - Online education
KW  - Commuting
KW  - Residential location
Y1  - 2024
UN  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:959-opus-64264
UR  - https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0272/full/html
SN  - 1467-6370
SS  - 1467-6370
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0272
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2023-0272
VL  - 25
IS  - 9
SP  - 195
EP  - 212
ER  -