Citation

Ho R, Gee RY. Aust. J. Psychol. 2008; 60(2): 91-100.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Australian Psychological Society, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00049530701452095

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The present study was conducted to identify the motives underlying dangerous driving among young males. Exploratory factor analysis (N = 200) yielded a three-factor structure representing three major motives for risky driving - driving fast/risk taking, confidence in one's driving skills, disrespect for traffic laws. Confirmatory factor analysis (N = 264) confirmed and further clarified this factor structure in representing the motives underlying young males' driving behavior. Correlation analysis between the three identified motives for risky driving and self-reports of experiences/frequencies of traffic accidents and traffic offences offered support for the newly developed Motives for Dangerous Driving Scale's criterion-related validity. The implications of the findings with regard to the development of effective intervention strategies for dangerous driving among young males are discussed.

Language: en