Journal article
Driven by distraction: investigating the effects of anxiety on driving performance using the Attentional Control Theory
Journal of Risk Research, Vol.18(10), pp.1293-1306
2015
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of trait anxiety on self-reported driving behaviours through its negative impacts on Central Executive functions. Following a self-report study that found trait anxiety to be significantly related to driving behaviours, the present study extended the predictions of Eysenck and Calvo's Attentional Control Theory, proposing that anxiety affects driving behaviours, in particular driving lapses, through its impact across the Central Executive. Seventy-five Australian drivers participated in the study, completing the Parametric Go/No-Go and n-back tasks, as well as the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Driving Behaviour Questionnaire. While both trait anxiety and processing efficiency of the Central Executive was found to significantly predict driving lapses, trait anxiety remained a strong predictor of driving lapses after processing efficiency was controlled for. It is concluded that while processing efficiency of the central Executive is a key determinant of driving lapses, another Central Executive function that is closer to the driving lapses in the trait anxiety - driving lapses relationship may be needed. Suggestions regarding how to improve future trait anxiety - driving behaviours research are discussed. © 2014 © 2014 Taylor & Francis.
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- Title
- Driven by distraction: investigating the effects of anxiety on driving performance using the Attentional Control Theory
- Authors
- Ides Y Wong (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyDoug P Mahar (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringK Titchener (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Journal of Risk Research, Vol.18(10), pp.1293-1306
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1080/13669877.2014.919516
- ISSN
- 1366-9877
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448834502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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