The effect of metacognitive skills on dissociative driving behaviour: a pilot study of two brief attention-based training methods

IF 4.4 2区工程技术 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Pub Date : 2025-09-27 DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.103382

Steven Love , Kerry Armstrong , Sjaan Koppel

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Abstract

Dissociative driving behaviour (e.g., distraction, inattention, mind wandering) poses a significant risk to road safety. This pilot study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two brief attention training methods − attention training technique (ATT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), for improving self-reported driving attention. The study was advertised on social media platforms and open to adult Australians who reported experiencing difficulties with dissociation when driving in the past week. Participants were randomly assigned to engage in ATT (n = 20) or MBSR (n = 23) every second day for a period of two weeks, whilst a control group (n = 27) were asked to complete a weekly reflection task. All participants completed a survey relating to their thoughts and attention over the past week, before and after the training period. Preliminary correlation analyses showed that general attentional control, mindfulness, and disorganised thinking were relevant to driving-related attention. Mixed-model ANOVAs revealed that ATT and MBSR led to significant improvements in the self-reported ability to regulate attention whilst driving and the frequency of dissociative driving behaviours, over and above the control group. Improvements were also found in general attentional control, mindfulness, disorganised thinking, and psychological distress, particularly for the ATT group. The findings suggest that brief attention training methods are an accessible and effective means of intervening on dissociative driving behaviour. The outcomes of this study could inform future strategies aimed at reducing driving anxiety and attention-related vehicle crashes.

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元认知技能对分离驾驶行为的影响：两种简短的基于注意力的训练方法的初步研究

分离性驾驶行为（如分心、注意力不集中、走神）对道路安全构成重大风险。本初步研究旨在比较两种简短的注意力训练方法——注意力训练技术（ATT）和基于正念的减压（MBSR）——在提高自述驾驶注意力方面的有效性。这项研究在社交媒体平台上做了广告，并向过去一周报告在开车时遇到分离障碍的澳大利亚成年人开放。参与者被随机分配参与ATT （n = 20）或MBSR （n = 23）每隔一天，为期两周，而对照组（n = 27）被要求完成每周反思任务。所有参与者都完成了一项关于他们在过去一周、训练前后的思想和注意力的调查。初步的相关分析表明，一般的注意力控制、正念和无组织思维与驾驶相关的注意力有关。混合模型方差分析显示，与对照组相比，ATT和正念减压疗法显著改善了驾驶时自我报告的注意力调节能力和分离性驾驶行为的频率。在一般的注意力控制、正念、思维混乱和心理困扰方面也有改善，尤其是在ATT组。研究结果表明，简短的注意力训练方法是干预分离驾驶行为的一种可行和有效的手段。这项研究的结果可以为未来减少驾驶焦虑和注意力相关车祸的策略提供信息。

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Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Multiple-

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

14.60%

发文量

239

审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour focuses on the behavioural and psychological aspects of traffic and transport. The aim of the journal is to enhance theory development, improve the quality of empirical studies and to stimulate the application of research findings in practice. TRF provides a focus and a means of communication for the considerable amount of research activities that are now being carried out in this field. The journal provides a forum for transportation researchers, psychologists, ergonomists, engineers and policy-makers with an interest in traffic and transport psychology.