Date of Award
Spring 5-2009
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
Committee Chair
Eric R. Dahlen
Committee Chair Department
Psychology
Committee Member 2
Bonnie Nicholson
Committee Member 2 Department
Psychology
Committee Member 3
Randolph Arnau
Committee Member 3 Department
Psychology
Committee Member 4
Michael Madson
Committee Member 4 Department
Psychology
Abstract
The present study expanded the previous research on multivariate prediction of unsafe driving behaviors. Specifically, the utility of combining driving anger, sensation seeking, narcissism, and driver's angry thoughts variables in the prediction of various unsafe driving behaviors and driving anger expression were assessed. In addition the present study sought to explore the predictive utility of driving anger and sensation seeking in a non-college sample. Three hundred and forty-nine college students completed measures of driving anger, sensation seeking, narcissism, driver's angry thoughts, unsafe driving behavior, and driving anger expression. Ninety eight non-college participants completed a subset of the previously mentioned measures. Hierarchical multiple regressions controlling for age, gender, and average miles driven per week supported the predictive utility of driving anger, sensation seeking, and driver's angry thoughts. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the prediction of various unsafe driving behaviors through the use of combining driving anger, sensation seeking, and driver's angry thoughts. Exploratory analyses also found differences with regard to retrospective and prospective data collection and between college and non-college participants on many variables.
Copyright
2009, Roy Preston White
Recommended Citation
White, Roy Preston, "Driving Anger, Sensation Seeking, Narcissism, and Driver's Angry Thoughts in the Prediction of Unsafe Driving" (2009). Dissertations. 1047.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1047