Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 272-280 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Accident Analysis and Prevention |
| Volume | 61 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 29 Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Mobility
- Older drivers
- Self-regulatory practices
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Reprint of "driving avoidance by older adults: Is it always self-regulation?". / Molnar, Lisa J.; Molnar, Lisa J.; Eby, David W.; Charlton, Judith L.; Langford, Jim; Koppel, Sjaan; Marshall, Shawn; Man-Son-Hing, Malcolm.
In: Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 61, 29.07.2013, p. 272-280.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Reprint of "driving avoidance by older adults: Is it always self-regulation?"
AU - Molnar, Lisa J.
AU - Molnar, Lisa J.
AU - Eby, David W.
AU - Charlton, Judith L.
AU - Langford, Jim
AU - Koppel, Sjaan
AU - Marshall, Shawn
AU - Man-Son-Hing, Malcolm
PY - 2013/7/29
Y1 - 2013/7/29
N2 - Self-regulation shows promise as a means by which older adults can continue to drive at some level without having to stop altogether. Self-regulation is generally described as the process of modifying or adjusting one's driving patterns by driving less or intentionally avoiding driving situations considered to be challenging, typically in response to an awareness that driving skills have declined. However, most studies asking older adults whether they avoid certain driving situations or have reduced the amount of driving they do under certain circumstances have not delved deeper into the motivations for such avoidance or driving reduction. There are many reasons for modifying driving that have nothing to do with self-regulation, such as no longer needing to take trips at certain times of day because of changes in preferences or lifestyles. The purpose of this study was to examine self-regulatory practices among older adults at multiple levels of driver performance and decision making, taking into account the specific motivations for avoiding particular driving situations or engaging in other driving practices. Study participants completed a computer-based questionnaire on driving self-regulation. Results suggest that self-regulation is a complex process that cannot be defined simply by the reported driving modifications made by drivers. Understanding the motivations for these behaviors is necessary and the study showed that they are varied and differ considerably across driving situations. Reasons for driving avoidance or other practices were often more closely related to lifestyle or preferences than to self-regulation. Based on these findings, three distinct groups were identified with regard to whether and for what reasons participants modified their driving. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
AB - Self-regulation shows promise as a means by which older adults can continue to drive at some level without having to stop altogether. Self-regulation is generally described as the process of modifying or adjusting one's driving patterns by driving less or intentionally avoiding driving situations considered to be challenging, typically in response to an awareness that driving skills have declined. However, most studies asking older adults whether they avoid certain driving situations or have reduced the amount of driving they do under certain circumstances have not delved deeper into the motivations for such avoidance or driving reduction. There are many reasons for modifying driving that have nothing to do with self-regulation, such as no longer needing to take trips at certain times of day because of changes in preferences or lifestyles. The purpose of this study was to examine self-regulatory practices among older adults at multiple levels of driver performance and decision making, taking into account the specific motivations for avoiding particular driving situations or engaging in other driving practices. Study participants completed a computer-based questionnaire on driving self-regulation. Results suggest that self-regulation is a complex process that cannot be defined simply by the reported driving modifications made by drivers. Understanding the motivations for these behaviors is necessary and the study showed that they are varied and differ considerably across driving situations. Reasons for driving avoidance or other practices were often more closely related to lifestyle or preferences than to self-regulation. Based on these findings, three distinct groups were identified with regard to whether and for what reasons participants modified their driving. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
KW - Mobility
KW - Older drivers
KW - Self-regulatory practices
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U2 - 10.1016/j.aap.2013.07.004
DO - 10.1016/j.aap.2013.07.004
M3 - Article
VL - 61
SP - 272
EP - 280
JO - Accident Analysis and Prevention
JF - Accident Analysis and Prevention
SN - 0001-4575
ER -