Alessandra De Rose
Commuting, Care and Wellbeing
Posted By: Alessandra De Rose, Erica Aloé, Marina Zannella, Roberta Di Stefano
Post Date: 29 March, 2026
Depopulation in rural areas is driven by youth outmigration and ageing. Limited access to jobs and services increases reliance on commuting, creating time burdens that disproportionately affect women due to unequal care responsibilities, reducing their wellbeing.