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Identifying the Traits of Aggressive and Distracted Drivers: A Hierarchical Trait Model Approach
Journal of Consumer Behaviour
  • Sterling A. Bone, Utah State University
  • John C. Mowen, Oklahoma State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
9-1-2006
Abstract

Aggressive and distracted driving are two related consumer misbehaviors that jeopardize those on roadways. Responding to the call of Stutts et al. to investigate the human element in driving misbehavior, we employed the 3M Model of Motivation and Personality as a hierarchical model framework to identify a set of personality traits predictive of aggressive and distracted driving propensity. The results of a survey of college students suggest that there are similarities and differences in the traits of aggressive and distracted drivers. The results are discussed in terms of strategies for developing persuasive communications aimed at reducing both forms of driving misbehavior.

Citation Information
Sterling A. Bone and John C. Mowen. "Identifying the Traits of Aggressive and Distracted Drivers: A Hierarchical Trait Model Approach" Journal of Consumer Behaviour Vol. 5 Iss. 5 (2006) p. 454
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sterling-bone/88/