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Wr u txting b4 u crashed?
Laura Buchanan1, Theodore Avtgis, Dana Gray
1Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery Critical Care, Department of Surgery, WVU, Morgantown, USA.
The West Virginia Medical Journal
|February 19, 2013
Summary
Young adults frequently text, with many admitting to texting while driving despite safety concerns. Awareness programs are crucial to reduce this risky behavior.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Texting is a prevalent communication method among young adults.
- Texting while driving is a significant factor contributing to vehicular accidents.
- Limited research exists on the attitudes and usage patterns of texting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the attitudes and behaviors associated with texting.
- To understand the prevalence of texting, particularly among university students.
Main Methods:
- A survey was developed with a social scientist to assess texting attitudes and behaviors.
- The anonymous, web-based survey was administered to university freshmen in 2009.
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained for the study.
Main Results:
- Out of 426 freshmen surveyed, 67% found texting more useful than phone calls.
- 53% texted over 50 times daily, and 24% texted over 100 times daily.
- 73% admitted to texting while driving, with 92% believing it impairs concentration; 75% felt unsafe as passengers when drivers texted.
Conclusions:
- Texting is widespread among young adults, but many perceive texting while driving as unsafe and concentration-impairing.
- A majority of participants reported engaging in texting while driving.
- There is a clear need for injury prevention and awareness campaigns to mitigate texting while driving behaviors.
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