Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour最新文献

{"title":"Quality in driving as a function of the interpretation of the context of action","authors":"Alessandro Gennaro ,&nbsp;Fabiana Sasso ,&nbsp;Skaiste Kerušauskaitė ,&nbsp;Matteo Reho ,&nbsp;Marco Petrelli ,&nbsp;Giuseppe Cantisani ,&nbsp;Simone Sportiello ,&nbsp;Sergio Salvatore","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research highlights the multifaced nature of safe driving behaviors referring to individual factors, driving environment interaction, and social norms. This work focuses on a further factor: drivers’ interpretation of the context of driving. Aligned to the Semiotic Dimensional Model (SDM) highlighting the role of context interpretation in channeling behaviors, we tested the hypothesis that the lack of contextual information (uncertainty) induces drivers to an affective context interpretation, which decreases the quality of driving behavior. To this end, we designed a simulation paradigm to compare the quality of driving of participants exposed to a condition of lack of contextual information (N = 25) with a control group exposed to a condition of availability of contextual information (N = 25). Both conditions were induced through a prime. Standard deviations of telemetric data were gathered and subjected to Exploratory Factor Analysis to obtain an index of driving quality. An ANCOVA tested the hypothesis, controlling the effect of vehicle velocity and workload. Consistently with the hypothesis, results demonstrated that the experimental group (No Contextual Information condition) showed lower quality in driving than the control group. Findings shed light on the importance of contextual information in regulating driving behavior, suggesting possible new strategies to promote drivers’ competence in driving.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"112 ","pages":"Pages 1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why do ‘so’ much behind the wheel? How obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mindfulness, and anxiety influence distracted driving behaviours","authors":"Zihan Yang ,&nbsp;Chao Zeng ,&nbsp;Song Wang ,&nbsp;Sjaan Koppel","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Driver Distraction Behaviour (DDB) contributes significantly to motor vehicle crashes, psychological factors playing a crucial role in its occurrence. This study aimed to examine the impact of Obsessive–Compulsive Symptoms (OCS), mindfulness, and driving-related anxiety on DDB, as well as the roles of Perceived Safety (PS), Perceived Risk (PR), and Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC). A total of 539 participants (53.6 % female; mean age = 39.6 years, SD = 8.5, range = 21–66 years) completed an online survey assessing self-reported DDB and the six aforementioned factors. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships among psychological factors, while one-way ANOVAs assessed the effects of individual characteristics on psychological variables. As expected, the SEM results revealed significant<!--> <!-->positive correlations between OCS, driving-related anxiety, PS, PBC, and DDB, while mindfulness showed a significant negative correlation with DDB. PR had no significant association with DDB. These findings suggest that mindfulness practices may help reduce DDB, whereas anxiety may exacerbate it. OCS, a prevalent negative psychological symptom, may impair mindfulness and, in turn, increase DDB. One-way ANOVA results showed that gender, age, education level, and driving characteristics (i.e., driving age, driving frequency, and annual mileage) significantly influenced some latent variables. With the fast pace of modern life, more individuals engage in non-driving-related tasks while driving. Therefore, further research is needed to explore how mindfulness interventions and strategies to alleviate OCS and anxiety can mitigate DDB and reduce traffic risks. Additionally, traffic safety agencies should implement targeted education programs to address drivers’ overestimation of their control over DDB, reinforce awareness of its risks, and ultimately decrease its prevalence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 354-372"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A qualitative exploration of older drivers’ attitudes towards driving cessation: Application of the transactional model of stress and coping","authors":"J.L. Marigold,&nbsp;V. Truelove,&nbsp;K.B. Stefanidis","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Driving cessation in older adulthood is a common yet complex phenomenon that can have profound implications for individuals’ wellbeing and quality of life. For many older adults, the prospect of driving cessation can lead to considerable distress. The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping (TMSC) provides a framework for understanding this distress, suggesting that negative attitudes toward licence loss, insufficient resources, and ineffective coping mechanisms contribute to adverse outcomes associated with driving cessation. Therefore, through the application of the TMSC, this qualitative study explored older adults’ attitudes toward driving cessation and collated recommendations for support mechanisms. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 older Queensland drivers aged 60 years and above. The qualitative data was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, with findings interpreted through the lens of the TMSC. The data analysis resulted in four themes: (i) driving cessation would adversely affect older adults’ lifestyle and quality of life (ii) attitudes are influenced by the adequacy of alternative transportation options (iii) those with prosocial attitudes are more willing to cease driving, and (iv) a holistic approach is needed in supporting older adults who have lost their licence. These findings elucidate older drivers’ attitudes toward driving cessation and can inform targeted strategies to reduce distress during their transition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 331-342"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating Risk: The contribution of family road safety climate and sense of community to driving styles of young Arab drivers in Israel","authors":"Maram Awad-Yassin,&nbsp;Orit Taubman – Ben-Ari","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the contribution of family climate for road safety (FCRS) and sense of community to the driving styles of young Arab drivers in Israel, a group characterized by high rates of traffic violations and crashes. Data were collected from 341 young Arab male drivers aged 18–22 using validated instruments measuring FCRS dimensions (e.g., modeling, monitoring, feedback), sense of community, and driving styles (reckless and careless, angry and hostile, anxious, and patient and careful).</div><div>The research findings indicated that higher positive dimensions of FCRS were related to lower maladaptive driving styles and to higher endorsement of the patient and careful driving style. Additionally, non-commitment to road safety was related to a higher anxious driving style and a lower patient and careful driving style. Finally, higher sense of community was related to lower maladaptive driving styles and to a higher patient and careful driving style. The examination of the combined contribution of background variables, FCRS and sense of community to young Arab drivers’ driving styles, brought to light the importance of several prominent variables: the young driver’s level of religious observance and the FCRS dimensions of modeling, limits and lack of commitment to road safety.</div><div>This study fills a critical gap in understanding the sociocultural dynamics of driving styles among minority groups, offering a foundation for policies to improve road safety in Arab communities. The results highlight that interventions enhancing parental modeling and community engagement could mitigate risky driving behaviors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 343-353"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of distracted walking among Chinese adolescents","authors":"Huarong Wang ,&nbsp;Yihao Wang ,&nbsp;Lulu Mao ,&nbsp;Wenjing Liu ,&nbsp;Nan Feng ,&nbsp;David C. Schwebel","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To gather self-report data on Chinese adolescents’ engagement in distracted walking behavior, and consider factors that predict distracted walking among those adolescents.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 955 Chinese junior and senior high school students reported their frequency of distracted walking while using electronic devices, playing with peers, and reading, as well as completing assessments for sensation seeking and traffic safety awareness. We considered differences in distracted walking across genders and grade levels, and then conducted structural equation modeling to examine the predictive effects of sensation seeking and traffic safety awareness on distracted walking, including the mediating role of traffic safety awareness and the moderating role of grade level.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>(1) About half of the adolescents (49.8%) reported distraction while walking, with use of electronic devices the most common distracting behavior (35%) followed by playing with a peer (s) (22.8%) and reading (7.7%); (2) The oldest students (grade 10) reported higher rates of electronic distraction while walking than grade 7 or grade 9 students, and boys were significantly more likely to be distracted by playing with peers while walking than girls; (3) Adolescents’ attitudes toward distracted walking were relatively negative; (4) Adolescents had the highest frequency of adverse consequences when walking with electronic distraction, and students in grade 7 suffered higher frequency of adverse consequences than grade 8 or grade 9 students; (5) Adolescents’ disinhibition sensation seeking positively predicted their distracted walking, and traffic safety awareness partially mediated the effect of disinhibition on adolescent walking distraction, with grade moderating the impact of disinhibition on walking distraction.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Distracted walking is common among Chinese adolescents. Electronic device distraction is the most common form of distraction, and playing with peers also occurs frequently. Disinhibition sensation seeking is a significant risk factor for distracted walking behavior, especially among younger adolescents; Traffic safety awareness is an important protective factor for distracted walking behavior.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 306-315"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Big brother is watching you: Examining truck drivers’ acceptance of road-facing dashcams","authors":"Tim Gruchmann ,&nbsp;Amer Jazairy","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the human factors influencing the acceptance of road-facing dashcams in the freight sector. A research model grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model and the Privacy Calculus Model was developed and tested with data collected through an online survey of 157 truck drivers in Germany. The model was analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that perceived usefulness plays a pivotal role in dashcam acceptance, driven by social norms, functionality, and control. In contrast, perceived risks and privacy concerns do not significantly impact the intention to adopt road-facing dashcams. Thus, the technologies’ benefits outweigh the individual data protection concerns, making the use at the truck driver’s workplace favorable. This research contributes to the broader discourse on how behavioral factors influence interactions with road-facing dashcams in transportation logistics. Managerial insights are provided for the road freight sector regarding the adoption of camera-based assistance systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 316-330"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in cycling and incidences of functional disability and mortality among older Japanese adults","authors":"Kenji Tsunoda ,&nbsp;Koki Nagata ,&nbsp;Takashi Jindo ,&nbsp;Yuki Soma ,&nbsp;Naruki Kitano ,&nbsp;Yuya Fujii ,&nbsp;Tomohiro Okura","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although several studies have reported an inverse association between cycling and mortality in the general population, prospective studies in older adults have not reached a consensus on the longevity effect of cycling. Additionally, among older adults, focusing on mortality and healthy longevity without a functional disability is important to preserve their quality of life and to stabilize the national economy. We examined the longitudinal association of cycling with incidences of functional disability and mortality among older adults from the viewpoint of baseline cycling volume and change in cycling status (no cycling, started, stopped, and maintained) based on two-point examinations. Data were obtained from an inventory mail survey in Kasama City, Japan. In total, 6385 and 3558 individuals reported their cycling status at baseline (2013) and second (2017) examinations, respectively, and they were followed up until 2023 using the city database. In Cox models with adjustment variables including sociodemographic, geographic, clinical historical, and physical activity, cyclists at baseline demonstrated a lower risk of both events than non-cyclists. In terms of changes in cycling status, maintaining cycling indicated lower risks of functional disability (HR: 0.74; 95% CI: 0.62–0.89) and mortality (HR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.54–0.90). In subgroup analyses for non-drivers, a lower risk of functional disability was observed not only for those who cycled continually (HR: 0.59; 95% CI: 0.45–0.76), but also for those who started cycling (HR: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.28–0.88). In summary, cycling is associated with lower risks of functional disability and mortality, especially among non-drivers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 296-305"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance and visual appearance of in-vehicle voice assistants impact user experience: A comparative study between Chinese and German users","authors":"Denise Sogemeier ,&nbsp;Frederik Naujoks ,&nbsp;Yannick Forster ,&nbsp;Josef F. Krems ,&nbsp;Andreas Keinath","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.01.041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.01.041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As in-vehicle voice assistants (IVVAs) become integral to modern driving experiences globally, it is essential to understand how their design impacts user experience (UX) across different cultures. Therefore, this study explores the interaction effects of visual appearance, system performance, and cultural background on both pragmatic and hedonic qualities of UX. In a driving simulator study, <em>N</em> = 105 participants from China and Germany interacted with IVVAs featuring varying levels of anthropomorphism (non–, low, high anthropomorphic) and response latency (short, long). The results revealed a universal preference for a short response latency. However, the impact of anthropomorphism on UX appears to be culturally dependent: While anthropomorphic design enhanced the hedonic qualities of UX for both Chinese and German participants, its impact on pragmatic UX qualities showed variation depending on cultural background. These findings underscore the necessity of adopting a user-centered, culturally-informed approach to IVVA design to optimize UX across diverse markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 279-295"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143686623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perception of cyber attacks on automated vehicles and its influence on road sharing and ridership: Insights of the US perspective from a 2021 nationwide survey","authors":"Abdallah Kinero ,&nbsp;Francisca Kasubi ,&nbsp;Ahmed Hossain ,&nbsp;Subasish Das ,&nbsp;Boniphace Kutela","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.03.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As transportation enters into the automation phase, the likelihood of cyber-attacks increases. Such a rise in cyber-attacks can be an obstacle to widespread vehicle automation and the use of automated vehicles (AVs). Understanding people’s perception of cyber-attacks on AVs and the impact of the perception of cyber-attacks on ridership and sharing the road with AVs have become important for widespread automation. Regardless of its importance to the ridership of AVs, little effort has been exerted to understand the influence of cyberattacks on the use and adoption of AVs. This study uniquely contributes by identifying key demographic factors such as age, education, income, political ideology, and geographic location that influence perceptions of AV cybersecurity risks. These perceptions are linked to actual behavioral outcomes like ridership and road-sharing with AVs. This study applied Bayesian Networks to the nationwide data the Pew Research Center collected in November 2021. Older individuals are found to be more likely to believe AVs are vulnerable to cyber-attacks, while higher-educated, higher-income, and metropolitan residents tend to feel more secure about AV safety when it comes to cybersecurity threats. Importantly, the perception of cyber-attacks affects behavior differently: those with higher education and income who perceive AVs as vulnerable are less likely to ride in them, while older residents are less willing to share the road with AVs. These insights offer valuable direction for policymakers to design targeted educational campaigns to improve public trust and encourage broader AV adoption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 264-278"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143637165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examination of naturalistic driving behavior and risk events across concussion recovery","authors":"Kumiko Hashida ,&nbsp;Julia Drattell ,&nbsp;Robert Lynall ,&nbsp;Hannes Devos ,&nbsp;Russell Gore ,&nbsp;Julianne Schmidt","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.02.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.02.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Driving simulator studies show that individuals with acute concussion present notable alterations in driving performance and perform better as recovery progresses. Although driving simulators create a safe environment and are capable of immersing individuals in realistic driving scenarios, they fail to capture daily naturalistic driving behavior throughout concussion recovery. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to describe naturalistic driving behaviors and risk events in individuals with concussion, relative to the control group. Twelve individuals with concussion and 17 non-concussed controls installed a GPS sensor in their personal vehicle for a 14-day period. We compared driving behavior (total distance driven, total duration driven, average speed, and number of trips taken per day) and risk events (number of hard brakings and sudden accelerations) captured between groups. Hedge’s g and linear mixed regression models were used to compare driving behavior and risk events. Individuals with concussion appeared to drive less and slower prior to day 3 post-concussion but displayed similar driving behavior after day 3 of post-concussion, relative to the control group. Additionally, we observed a pattern that the concussion group drove slower than the control group across concussion recovery. Our study provides preliminary evidence that suggests a need for a return to driving strategy to ensure the safety of individuals with concussion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"111 ","pages":"Pages 211-216"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143601543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}