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Factors influencing intentions to text while driving among Polish drivers |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland;2. Department of Psychology, Middle East Technical University - Northern Cyprus Campus, Güzelyurt/Morphou, Northern Cyprus, Turkey;1. Institute of Transportation Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;2. Department of Psychology, The University of Kansas, USA;1. Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059, Australia;2. School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059, Australia;3. Global Road Safety Partnership, International Fédération of Red Cross & Red Crescent Sociétés, Route de Pré-Bois 1, CH-1214, Vernier, Switzerland;4. Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059, Australia;1. Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety – Qld (CARRS-Q), Australia;2. Queensland University of Technology, Games Research and Interaction Design Lab, Australia |
| Abstract: | Previous research has found that using a mobile phone while driving has a detrimental effect on driver safety and performance. The present study used the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to examine a number of factors thought to be related to intentions to send or read text messages while driving. A total of 298 Polish drivers completed a survey that included measures of the TPB components related to intentions to send or read text messages in four different scenarios. The scenarios differed according to whether or not the drivers were waiting at traffic lights or travelling at 100 km/h and according to whether or not they were under time pressure. The research found that Attitudes and Perceived Behavioural Control were positive predictors of general intentions to use a mobile phone while driving. Similarly, Attitudes consistently predicted intentions to send and read text messages across the four scenarios. The findings of this study could be utilised for developing an educational campaign aimed at promoting more positive attitudes toward road safety and at reducing intentions to use mobile phones while driving. |
| Keywords: | Mobile phone Cell phone Driving Texting Theory of planned behaviour Polish drivers |
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