Are men or women happier commuters? A study on the determinants of travel mode dissonance and travel satisfaction for dual-earner couples with school-age children in Ganyu, China

•We analyzed attitudes, mode choices, and travel satisfaction among Chinese couples.•More men than women used their less-preferred travel mode to commute.•Less-preferred mode use decreased travel satisfaction slightly.•Women experienced more commute stress and pressure compared to men.•Men were more sensitive to the road environment and congestion than women.