Citation

Falco A. TPM Test. Psychom. Method Appl. Psychol. 2007; 14(1): 41-61.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Centro per l'Informazione Scientifica Economica Sociale)

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Abstract

This article reports on the design and development of a new instrument for measuring locus of control in driving behavior (LOC-db). The author describes the analysis of the metric properties of this scale, which included a first exploratory phase and a second confirmative phase. The instrument shows a good fit to the data of the multidimensional model adopted in the construction of the scale itself. The results show: more frequent external rather than internal LOC in participants; substantial differences between expectations of control in older participants compared to the other age groups; differences between those with lower education; and differences between more- and less-experienced drivers. The author concludes with a discussion from a social marketing perspective, considering the implementation of several targeted action strategies for highway safety programs.