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Exploring Psychosocial Dynamics Underpinning Driver Identity in an Older Adult Sample.
Andrew K Lee1, Theresa L Scott1
1School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 22, 2022
Summary
Driving cessation negatively impacts older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Transportation Studies
Background:
- Driving is central to older adults' daily lives and independence.
- Driving cessation is linked to negative health outcomes and depressive symptoms.
- The transition away from driving can disrupt personal identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with driver identity in older adults.
- To determine if driver identity influences readiness for mobility changes.
- To understand perceptions of driving cessation as a positive or negative event.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 410 older adults recruited via Prolific.
- Assessed transport behaviors, driver identity, and perceptions of mobility changes.
- Utilized quantitative measures for identity, centrality, and ingroup affect.
Main Results:
- Driving cessation was predominantly viewed as a negative experience.
- Lower readiness for mobility change correlated with higher driver identity scores.
- Emotional investment in driving was higher among those less ready for change.
Conclusions:
- Driver identity and emotional investment are significant factors in older adults' acceptance of mobility transitions.
- Understanding the psychosocial aspects of driving cessation is crucial for supporting older adults.
- Further research, co-designed with older and retired drivers, is needed.
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