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Development of the pedestrian anger expression inventory
Saeed Esmaeli1, Kayvan Aghabayk1, Mohammad Abrari Vajari1
1School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Traffic Injury Prevention
|January 26, 2021
Summary
Researchers developed the Pedestrian Anger Expression Inventory (PAX) to measure how pedestrians express anger. Findings show anger expression varies, with age and gender influencing aggressive behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Transportation Science
Background:
- Pedestrian behavior research is extensive, but pedestrian anger expression remains understudied.
- Understanding pedestrian anger is crucial due to their vulnerability and the risks associated with aggressive behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a tool measuring pedestrian anger expression: the Pedestrian Anger Expression Inventory (PAX).
- To explore how general anger tendencies, age, and gender relate to pedestrian anger expression.
Main Methods:
- A 37-item questionnaire was adapted from existing anger and behavior inventories.
- Data were collected from 475 participants in Tehran using paper-and-pencil surveys.
- Principal Component Analysis and hierarchical linear regression were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- A 30-item, 3-factor model emerged: Anger Expression-In, Anger Expression-Out, and Adaptive/Constructive Expression.
- Trait anger significantly predicted pedestrian anger expression.
- Age and gender were significant predictors: older pedestrians were less angry, and males were more aggressive.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully developed the PAX to measure three distinct pedestrian anger expression styles.
- Trait anger, age, and gender influence how pedestrians express anger.
- Further validation of the PAX across diverse populations is recommended.
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