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Development of a driving anger scale

J L Deffenbacher1, E R Oetting, R S Lynch

  • 1Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.

Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1994
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This study developed a reliable scale to measure driving anger in college students, identifying specific triggers and gender differences. The findings suggest driving anger is a significant factor in accident prevention and health psychology research.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Traffic Safety
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Driving anger is a prevalent issue among college students.
  • Understanding specific anger triggers is crucial for intervention.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of driving anger.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a comprehensive scale measuring driving anger.
  • To identify specific driving situations that elicit anger.
  • To explore gender differences in driving anger triggers.

Main Methods:

  • Cluster analysis of responses from over 1500 college students to 53 driving-related situations.
  • Development of a 33-item driving anger scale with six subscales.
  • Creation of a 14-item short form for practical application.

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Main Results:

  • A reliable 33-item driving anger scale (alpha = .90) with six subscales was developed.
  • Subscales showed positive correlations, indicating a general dimension of driving anger.
  • Gender differences emerged in specific anger triggers (e.g., police presence, illegal driving), but not overall anger levels.

Conclusions:

  • The developed driving anger scale provides a valid and reliable measure.
  • Specific driving situations differentially evoke anger, with some gender-based variations.
  • Driving anger research holds potential for accident prevention and health psychology interventions.