RISKY DRIVING BEHAVIOR: IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN REDUCING DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD Cover Image

RISKY DRIVING BEHAVIOR: IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN REDUCING DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD
RISKY DRIVING BEHAVIOR: IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN REDUCING DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD

Author(s): Felicia Haidu
Subject(s): Cognitive Psychology, History and theory of sociology, Social Theory, Family and social welfare, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of the arts, business, education, Social Norms / Social Control
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: risk; driving; intervention; cognition; stage;

Summary/Abstract: The impact of risky driving includes accidents resulting in injuries, loss of life, and economic costs. Various interventions, such as public awareness campaigns, education, law enforcement, and technological measures, have been implemented to address this issue. However, the effectiveness of these interventions may vary, and a comprehensive approach that includes emotional and cognitive education is needed. The study emphasizes the relevance of addressing and resolving dangerous driving behaviors to prevent accidents and their consequences, through psychosocial intervention programs. The program's objectives included reducing aggression in traffic, improving self-control and conflict management skills, and increasing awareness of aggressive driving behaviors. The program involved a group of 100 participants selected based on their high levels of aggressive driving behavior. The intervention program was found to significantly reduce risky driving behavior, as evidenced by posttest comparisons using ANCOVA. The results suggested that the intervention had a positive impact on the experimental group, leading to lower levels of risky driving behavior. These findings emphasize the importance of intervention programs in promoting safer driving and reducing risks on the road.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 33
  • Page Range: 880-889
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Romanian