A comprehensive questionnaire measure of driver stress and affect.

Author(s)
Matthews, G. Desmond, P.A. Joyner, L. Carcary, B. & Gilliland, K.
Year
Abstract

The study aimed to validate the DSI (Driver Stress Inventory) against self-reports of accidents and convictions, driving behaviour and coping, in British and North American samples. The Driver Behaviour Questionnaire was used to assess self-reports of potentially hazardous behaviours. A 3-item preferred speed scale validated against objective driving speed by West, French, Kemp and Elander (1993) is also included. It was predicted that Aggression and Thrill-seeking should be the scales most strongly related to hazardous behaviours, and to maladaptive coping strategies. Finally, a general personality questionnaire was included in the study to verify that the DSI dimensions were distinct from existing personality dimensions.

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C 11303 (In: C 11271) /83 / IRRD 899039
Source

In: Traffic and transport psychology : theory and application : proceedings of the international conference on traffic and transport psychology, Valencia, Spain, May, 22-25, 1996, p. 317-324, 10 ref.

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