Structural Equation Modeling of Drivers’ Speeding Behavior in Lahore: Importance of Attitudes, Personality Traits, Behavioral Control, and Traffic Awareness

Autor: Syed Arif Hussain Shah, Muhammad Ashraf Javid, Muhammad Abdullah, Nazam Ali
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. 46:1607-1619
ISSN: 2364-1843
2228-6160
DOI: 10.1007/s40996-021-00672-1
Popis: The risk-taking behavior of drivers results in traffic crashes on the road network. These crashes cause an increase in social costs in terms of an increase in injuries, fatalities, and loss of public property. Speeding is one of the risk-taking behaviors that put the life of drivers and other road users in danger. The objective of this study is to identify the significant factors associated with the drivers’ speeding behavior. A comprehensive questionnaire was designed considering the theoretical background of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The local driving environment, drivers’ attitudes, and lifestyles related factors were also considered in the design of the questionnaire. This questionnaire was conducted in Lahore city and 551 usable samples were obtained. The collected data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. The variables of TPB were confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis, whereas exploratory factor analysis was conducted on remaining statements. This factor analysis resulted in three factors, i.e., attitudes toward speeding (attitudes), drivers’ speeding passion (DSP), and traffic enforcement and awareness (TEA). The results of SEM revealed that the DSP, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and attitudes toward speeding behavior have a negative association with the speeding behavioral intentions (SBI), whereas subjective norms (SN) and traffic enforcement and awareness factors have a positive correlation with behavioral intentions. The variables of PBC and SBI are direct predictors of speeding behavior. The variable of SBI plays a mediator role to explain the influence of DSP, SN, PBC, TEA, and attitudes variables on speeding behavior. Also, the driver’s marital status, car drivers, and vehicle engine capacity have significant relationships with drivers’ speeding intentions. These findings would help in developing traffic safety and awareness policies to tackle speedy drivers.
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