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Personal profile
Biography
Amanda has been involved in road safety research for almost two decades and her background is in the psychology behind driver behaviour. Amanda completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK. Her PhD work focused on the role that emotions play in how a driver evaluates and responds to their current driving environment. She has published extensively in this area.
Amanda took up her position at Monash University Accident Research Centre in 2014 after spending a number of years working in road safety in England, Scotland and tthe Republic of Ireland. Her current research focusses on understanding and addressing the mechanisms behind risky driving behaviour. Particular focus is on aggressive, anti-social or non-compliant driving behaviour. She is currently involved in designing and implementing behaviour modification programs to support drivers in managing emotional, fatigued or inattentive driving.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- emotional driving
- aggressive driving
- road user behaviour
- road user non-compliance
- driver stress and anxiety
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Baseline Research Program: Evaluation of 40 km/h zones
Stephan, K., Lawrence, B., Stephens, A. & Newstead, S.
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/07/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Baseline Research Program: Behavioural Adaptation to Advanced Driver Assistance systems (ADAS)
Stephens, A., Mulvihill, C., Young, K., Stephan, K., Rampollard, C. & Crotty, R.
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/07/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Evidence for the Development of a Self-Assessment Tool for Senior Drivers
Koppel, S., Stephens, A. & Charlton, J.
1/06/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Supporting anxious drivers through an awareness campaign; a French / Australian initiative
Stephens, A., Jallais, C. & Fort, A.
Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN)
14/08/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Understanding and managing fatigue in the workplace: Feasibility study
Newnam, S., Carslake, J., Clark, K., Stephens, A., McIntosh, P. & Shepherd, I.
1/05/20 → 30/10/20
Project: Research
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Don’t sweat the small stuff; anger rumination and lack of forgiveness are related to aggressive driving behaviours
Stephens, A. N., Collard, J. & Koppel, S., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Current Psychology. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Kaahaajat: Finnish attitudes towards speeding
O’Hern, S., Vuorio, V. & Stephens, A. N., 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 3, 11 p., 1995.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Too close for comfort: a mixed methods study to understand self-reported tailgating using the theory of planned behaviour
Stephens, A. N., Stephan, K. L., Crotty, R., O'Hern, S. & Björklund, G., Feb 2023, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 93, p. 11-22 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Applying systems thinking to improve the safety of work-related drivers: a systematic review of the literature
Newnam, S., St Louis, R., Stephens, A. & Sheppard, D., Dec 2022, In: Journal of Safety Research. 83, p. 410-417 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Cross-culturally approaching the cycling behaviour questionnaire (CBQ): evidence from 19 countries
Useche, S. A., Alonso, F., Boyko, A., Buyvol, P., Castañeda, I., Cendales, B., Cervantes, A., Echiburu, T., Faus, M., Feitosa, Z., Gene, J., Gonzalez-Marin, A., Gonzalez, V., Gnap, J., Ibrahim, M. K., Janstrup, K. H., Javadinejad, A., Makarova, I., McIlroy, R., Mikusova, M., & 15 others, Nov 2022, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 91, p. 386-400 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Advancing Women's Research Success Grant
Stephens, Amanda (Recipient), 18 Mar 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Research Paper 2019
Stephens, Amanda (Recipient), 16 Jul 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Research Paper 2021
Stephens, Amanda (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Member of the Advisory Panel Road Safety Education Limited
Amanda Stephens (Fellow)
4 Jul 2022 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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CDC Safe Work Month; Webinar on Aggressive Driving (Event)
Amanda Stephens (Member)
12 Oct 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Driver Sleepiness Webinar
Amanda Stephens (Contributor)
18 May 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
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Road Rage Survey
Amanda Stephens (Contributor)
15 Nov 2020 → 22 Nov 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
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Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Webinar
Amanda Stephens (Contributor)
5 Nov 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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The moment I realised that I needed to combat my road rage
8/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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9 Scientifically Backed Ways To Beat Road Rage
21/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview