Using the theory of planned behaviour to predict observed driving behaviour.
The ability of psychosocial variables to predict driver behaviour was tested using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB; I. Ajzen, 1985) as a theoretical framework. At Time 1, participants (N=150) completed questionnaire measures of TPB variables. 1 week later, participants' behaviour was assessed using both self-reports and observations of driving speed derived from a high-fidelity driving simulator. Multiple regression analyses demonstrated that: (a) the TPB was a strong predictor of drivers' intentions and self-reported speeding behaviour, and (b) intention was the sole predictor of observed speeding behaviour. Standard and repeated events survival analyses showed that intention also predicted the maintenance of drivers' compliance with speed limits. The discussion focuses on the TPB's relationships with observed and self-reported behaviour, and the implications for designing interventions.
Elliott
Mark A
MA
Department of Psychology, University of Strathclyde, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE, UK. emarkelliott@aol.com
Armitage
Christopher J
CJ
Baughan
Christopher J
CJ
D000054:Acceleration; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D035841:Behavioral Research; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000379:methods; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016019:Survival Analysis