Citation

Lindstrom-Forneri W, Tuokko HA, Rhodes RE. J. Appl. Gerontol. 2007; 26(4): 385-398.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

This article presents the results of a pilot study undertaken to examine relations among difficulties with driving behaviors, motives toward driving, and intent to change driving behavior among older adults. The authors note that research on why older adults change their driving behavior has typically neglected the psychological processes involved in this change. The study included a random sample of 224 drivers aged 60 and older who reported on their driving-related motives and intentions within the framework of the theory of planned behavior; they also reported on their driving difficulties. Structural equation modeling was used to assess the relationship between motives toward driving and intention to change driving behavior. Results showed that instrumental attitude and subjective norm were predictive of 30% of the variance in intentions to change driving. Perceived social pressures and perceived benefits of driving appear to influence older drivers' intentions to change driving behaviors.