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Anne E Barrett1, Hope Mimbs1, Brianna Soulie1
1Department of Sociology, Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States.
Summary
Women over 50 reduce driving more than men due to lower confidence in their driving ability. This self-assessment explains nearly one-third of the gender gap in driving behavior among older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Transportation Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Older adults increasingly limit driving in challenging conditions.
- Women exhibit greater self-regulation of driving than men, but reasons are under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate gender differences in older adults' driving behaviors.
- To examine potential explanations for women's higher driving self-regulation.
Main Methods:
- Survey data from 3,691 Floridians aged 50+ (2020-2021).
- Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analyses were employed.
- Tested four hypotheses: health, reliance on others, driving identity, and driving ability self-assessment.
Main Results:
- Self-rated driving ability emerged as a significant factor.
- Women's more negative driving ability assessments accounted for approximately 30% of their increased driving self-regulation.
Conclusions:
- Negative self-assessment of driving ability is a key driver of women's reduced driving.
- Interventions should address gendered self-perceptions and enhance transportation alternatives for older adults.
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