Citation

Alparslan B, Dereboy C, Savk SO, Kaynak H, Dereboy IF, Cullu E, Ozkan I, Ayaz S. J. Traffic Med. 1999; 27(1-2): 25-30.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to compare traffic accident involved drivers with non-involved drivers in terms of various personality traits and socioeconomic variables. Methods: Ninety-eight drivers consecutively involved in motor accidents within the first four months of 1997 comprised the study group, whereas 88 non-involved drivers served as the control group. The self- report inventory, of SCID-II (Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R) was administered to each subject. In addition, we collected data representing the subjects' sociodemographic characteristics, driving experience, and driving license types. Results: No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of age, socioeconomic level, marital status, and driving experience. In contrast, there were more males and heavy vehicle drivers in the accident group as compared with the control group. In addition, the accident group received significantly higher scores in half of the SCID-II personality scales namely, schizotypal, histrionic, borderline, antisocial, dependent and passive-aggressive. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the accident involved drivers as a group display asocial behaviors, difficulty in impulse control, alertness and aggressive behaviors.