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Development and application of the driver aggressive behavior video questionnaire (DABVQ)
Jinfei Ma1, Yixin Cao1, Yi Cui2
1School of Psychology, Liaoning Normal University, People's Republic of China.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE
|February 24, 2025
Summary
This study introduces the Driver Aggressive Behavior Video Questionnaire (DABVQ) to measure driver aggression. Findings show non-professional drivers exhibit more aggressive tendencies than professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Transportation Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Driver aggression is a significant safety concern.
- Existing measures may lack contextual relevance.
- Understanding aggressive behavior is crucial for road safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Driver Aggressive Behavior Video Questionnaire (DABVQ).
- To assess drivers' aggressive tendencies in contextualized scenarios.
- To differentiate aggressive behavior between professional and non-professional drivers.
Main Methods:
- Development of the 16-item DABVQ with three dimensions: traffic obstruction, discourtesy, and slow driving.
- Study 1: Reliability and validity testing with 180 drivers.
- Study 2: Administration to 100 drivers, comparing professional and non-professional groups.
Main Results:
- The DABVQ demonstrated strong reliability and validity.
- Non-professional drivers scored significantly higher on the DABVQ than professional drivers.
- Contextual differences in aggressive behavior tendencies were confirmed.
Conclusions:
- The DABVQ is a robust, contextualized tool for assessing driver aggression.
- The study provides empirical evidence for differences in aggression between driver types.
- Findings can inform personalized driver training programs to mitigate aggressive driving.
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