The role of affect in predicting social behaviors: The case of road traffic violations
The role of affect in predicting social behaviors: The case of road traffic violations
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1559-1816.1997.tb01805.x
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发表时间:
1997-07-16
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Stradling, SG
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作者:
Lawton, R;Parker, D;Stradling, SG
Increasing support for the relationship between road traffic violations and accident liability has led to research focusing on the motivational factors that promote these behaviors; In Study 1, a large sample of young (17-40 years) drivers were asked to complete the Driver Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ; Parker, Reason, Manstead, & Stradling, 1995). Factor analysis revealed 3 factors: errors, highway code violations, and more interpersonally aggressive violations. In Study 2, a smaller sample of drivers was recruited (17-70 years) to investigate further this distinction between different types of violation and also the role of affect in predicting behavior. Factor analysis of a modified DBQ revealed 3 types of violation. Measures of positive affect were found to be good predictors of all 3 violation types. Discussion focuses on social psychological and applied implications.