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Does gender moderate the relationship between driver aggression and its risk factors?
Christine M Wickens1, Robert E Mann, Gina Stoduto
1Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. christine_wickens@camh.net
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|January 25, 2012
Summary
Gender moderates driver aggression risk factors like income and psychological distress, though most risk factors are similar for male and female drivers. This study highlights the importance of gender-inclusive analysis in understanding aggressive driving behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Traffic Safety Research
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Driver aggression is a significant concern in traffic safety.
- Understanding factors influencing driver aggression is crucial for developing effective interventions.
- The role of gender as a moderator in these relationships requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine gender as a moderator of the association between self-reported driver aggression and demographic, general, and driving-related risk factors.
- To identify specific risk factors whose relationship with driver aggression differs between males and females.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a large-scale general-population telephone survey (n=6259).
- Employed two binary logistic regression approaches: hierarchical-entry regression with interaction terms and separate regressions for male and female subsamples.
- Analyzed demographic variables, general risk factors (e.g., psychological distress, substance use), and driving-related risk factors.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of driver aggression was slightly higher in males (38.5%) than females (32.9%), but gender was not a significant overall predictor.
- Older age and difficulty with social functioning were associated with reduced aggression; other factors increased aggression risk.
- Gender significantly moderated the relationship between driver aggression and income, psychological distress, and driving exposure.
Conclusions:
- Gender-specific analyses are essential for a comprehensive understanding of driver aggression.
- While most predictive factors for driver aggression were consistent across genders, specific interactions highlight the importance of considering gender in targeted interventions.
- The findings underscore the nuanced relationship between gender and the risk factors associated with aggressive driving.
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