publication . Article . 2015

Who is a dangerous driver? Socio-demographic and personal determinants of risky traffic behavior

Piotr Połomski; Marcin Szulc; Aleksandra Peplińska; Magdalena Wyszomirska-Góra;
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  • Published: 01 Aug 2015 Journal: Current Issues in Personality Psychology (issn: 2353-4192, eissn: 2353-561X, Copyright policy)
  • Publisher: Termedia Publishing House
Abstract
Background The aim of this study was to search for comprehensive socio-demographic and personal (personality and temperamental) determinants of risky on-the-road behavior. Based on the results of previous studies, we assumed that the main predictors of dangerous traffic behavior include: internal locus of control, sensation seeking, risk seeking and risk acceptance, as well as high self-esteem, a low level of reactivity combined with a high level of endurance and activity (which together determine a strong need for stimulation and a preference for hedonistic values); and among socio-demographic variables – age, gender, education and duration of having a driving ...
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doi: 10.5114/cipp.2015.53580
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free text keywords: reckless driving, risky traffic behavior, transport psychology, dangerous driver, Psychology, BF1-990, people.cause_of_death, people, Social psychology, Socio demographics
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