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Home > College of Business > ICHRIE Research Reports > 11 > Iss. 4 (2026)

 

Author ORCID Identifier

Mehmet Erdem https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2934-9401

Shashi Nambisan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9232-945X

Jehun Moon https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3265-512X

Billy Bai https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4180-0701

Juliana Byzyka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5570-8909

William Werner

Bethany Khan

Executive Summary

This study examines the determinants of commute-related stress by integrating behavioral and situational perspectives within Las Vegas contexts. Grounded in the spillover theory, this study conceptualizes commuting stress as a cross-domain process in which strain generated during commuting extends into broader psychological outcomes. Employing an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model, this study identifies the key components associated with commuting stress using survey data from 1,224 union workers in the Strip Corridor in Las Vegas. Findings reveal that experiential and situational factors play a dominant role in shaping stress perceptions. Specifically, traffic disruptions and behavioral adaptations (e.g., leaving earlier) emerge as the most significant predictors, followed by travel time, whereas commuting frequency and travel distance exhibit no significant effects. These results provide actionable insights for hospitality operators, transportation planners, and policymakers.

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