Couple similarity for driving style

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

20 Scopus citations

Abstract

Though gender differences in driving habits and behaviors are well documented, the similarity between couples for such behaviors has received little or no attention. This study examined the associations between 413 pairs of intimate partners who completed the multidimensional driving style inventory, a self-report scale which assesses four broad domains of driving style. Significant associations were found between couples' driving styles. Moreover, significant correlations were found between self- and partner-reports, indicating a high reliability for self-report in this context. The discussion focuses on the importance of examining intra-familial associations in driving styles as a basis for planning and designing effective safety interventions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-193
Number of pages9
JournalTransportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Volume9
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2006

Keywords

  • Couple similarity
  • Driving style

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Couple similarity for driving style'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this