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Pedestrian behavior among Chinese seniors: Insights from factor analysis and structural equation modeling
Zhiwei Liu1, Ziyang Shi2, Yating Wei2
1School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan City, China.
Heliyon
|September 19, 2024
Summary
This study reveals Chinese seniors exhibit four key walking behaviors: transgression, inattention, aggression, and positive actions. Personality traits like anger and altruism significantly influence these pedestrian behaviors, impacting safety.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Traffic Safety Research
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pedestrian behavior is a critical factor in road safety, yet research on Chinese seniors' walking patterns is limited.
- Understanding elderly pedestrian behavior is crucial for developing targeted safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the patterns of walking behaviors among Chinese seniors.
- To identify demographic and personality factors influencing these behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to determine the structure of senior walking behaviors.
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analyzed the influence of demographic and personality variables on these behaviors.
Main Results:
- A four-dimensional structure of senior walking behaviors was identified: transgression, inattention, aggression, and positive behaviors.
- Personality traits, including anger, altruism, and normlessness, significantly impacted specific dimensions of walking behaviors.
- Sensation-seeking did not show a significant effect on senior walking behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Senior walking behaviors are complex and diverse, influenced by personality characteristics.
- Interventions should consider individual personality traits to enhance pedestrian safety and quality of life for older adults.
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