Prediction of driving behavior based on emotion seeking and social control in public transport drivers suburban
Subject Areas : social psychologyRazieh Mayzari Ali 1 , paria Jangi 2 , Alireza Sangani 3
1 - MA of Psychology, Department of psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
2 - Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Teaching and Research Branch of Tehran
3 - Ahvaz branch
Keywords: Emotion -seeking, drivers, Driving behavior, Social Control,
Abstract :
Humans always choose behaviors and can have very different results. The aim of this study was to prediction of driving behavior based on emotion seeking and social control in public transport drivers suburban Sari.the method was descriptive correlational.The study population consisted of all vehicle drivers suburban Sari in 2018, which included 460 people. Using sampling targeted and also number of members sample group of 210 sample. The method of collecting data by the four instruments, using the tool, Emotion Seeking Scale Arendt (1994), Manchester Driving Behavior Questionnaire (1990) and social control questionnaire Ahmadi, et al (2013) was conducted. Result showed a significant correlation between the subscales variable Emotion seeking and control social with driving behavior and between the subscales of Emotion seeking with driving behavior, there are a direct correlation significant at 0.01 level. Also particularly between the subscales of social control with driving behavior inverse correlation are significant at 0.01 level. Also, regression values indicate that the subscales of formal control (0.22), emotional intensity (0.24), unofficial control (0.29) and emotional novelty (0.31) at 0.01 level predictive power Driving behavior. According the results, it is suggested that the rules and regulations for obtaining a driver's license in accordance with emotional behavioral issues be reviewed and traffic laws should be considered based on the role of controlling Abnormal behaviors.
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