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Why do young drivers respond to their smartphones while driving? Examining the predictive power of the theory of planned behaviour and Big 5 personality factors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Investigated personality predictors of young drivers’ responding to smartphones. • Theory of Planned Behaviour predicted smartphone responding intention and behaviour. • Conscientiousness and agreeableness correlated negatively with responding intention. • The Big 5 explained additional significant variance in intention to respond. • Intention significantly predicted the behaviour of smartphone use while driving.

Source: Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour

DOI: 10.1016/j.trf.2025.103452

Authors: Emily Noble, Cassandra Gauld, Heather E Douglas

Institution: University of Newcastle Australia

Language: English

Topic: Human-Automation Interaction and Safety

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,780