Citation

Taylor JE, McLean R, Samaranayaka A, Connolly MJ. J. Appl. Gerontol. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/07334648211072540

PMID

35302401

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: 11% of drivers aged 65+ report moderate to extreme driving anxiety, with associated reduction in driving. Knowledge about the relationships of driving anxiety with health and quality of life for older people is minimal. The present study examined these relationships.

METHOD: 1170 community dwelling drivers aged 65+ in New Zealand completed a population survey.

RESULTS: After adjusting for socio-demographic variables, higher driving anxiety was associated with lower quality of life and lower odds of 'very good' self-reported health, but no difference in odds of multi-comorbidity.

DISCUSSION: Further research is needed to examine the influence of driving anxiety on health and quality of life outcomes with a broader range of older people who experience more challenges to their health and wellbeing, especially to mental health.

Language: en

Keywords

quality of life; health; automobile driving; driving anxiety; older people