Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The use of a cell phone when driving has been recognized as a type of distraction worldwide.Addictive tendency to use technology, including cell phone use while driving may be a substantial problem for drivers and increasing risk of accidents.The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of drivers' addiction to use a cell phone while driving. Materials and Methods:A sample of 400 drivers with ages 18-65 years old completed a questionnaire which was designed based on Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).Hierarchical regression analysis was utilized to predict drivers' addiction to use a cell phone while driving on demographic characteristics and TPB components.Results: Drivers had mean age of 35.63(8.72)and were 77% male, and 23% female.Tests of validity and reliability were conducted for every variable.According to findings, the hierarchical regression analysis model showed that the TPB was able to predict 59% variance in addiction toward cell phone use and attitude emerging as the strongest predictor during this analysis.All components of TPB were more independent to age than gender. Conclusion:The fundamental TPB components were directly associated with the addiction to use a cell phone when driving.The present study has identified that older drivers were considerably less probable to use a cell phone while driving.Also this study showed that males use a cell phone significantly more frequent.More practical road safety measures are required to rebuff and mitigate the effects of using cell phones while driving.
Institution: Golestan University
Language: English
Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2787621667