Driving Behavior among Different Groups of Iranian Drivers Based on Driver Coping Styles

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess driving behavior of Iranian drivers based on their coping styles (problem-oriented, emotion-oriented, and avoiding). METHODS: This study was conducted on 610 drivers divided into four different groups. The drivers’ behaviors and coping styles were evaluated usi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lotfi, Saeid, Yazdanirad, Saeid, Pourabdiyan, Siyamak, Hassanzadeh, Akbar, Lotfi, Aliakbar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5516434/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28757929
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_313_16
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess driving behavior of Iranian drivers based on their coping styles (problem-oriented, emotion-oriented, and avoiding). METHODS: This study was conducted on 610 drivers divided into four different groups. The drivers’ behaviors and coping styles were evaluated using driver behavior questionnaire (DBQ) and coping inventory for stressful situations. RESULTS: The results showed a significant difference among the three coping styles regarding the mean scores of DBQ dimensions (P < 0.001). In addition, the emotion-oriented drivers obtained higher mean scores compared to those with other coping styles. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that emotion-oriented drivers were more susceptible to crashes compared to those with problem-solving and avoidance coping styles.

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