@article{ref1,
title=""Good passengers and not good passengers:" adolescent drivers' perceptions about inattention and peer passengers",
journal="Journal of Pediatric Nursing",
year="2016",
author="McDonald, Catherine C. and Sommers, Marilyn S.",
volume="31",
number="6",
pages="e375-e382",
abstract="PURPOSE: The purpose of this qualitative focus group elicitation research study was to explore teen driver perceptions of peer passengers and driver inattention. DESIGN & METHODS: We utilized focus groups for data collection and content analysis to analyze the data, both of which were guided by the theory of planned behavior. We conducted 7 focus groups with 30 teens, ages 16-18, licensed for ≤1year to examine attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and norms related to driving inattention and peer passengers. <br><br>RESULTS: The sample was 50% male, mean age 17.39 (SD 0.52) with mean length of licensure 173.7days (SD 109.2). Three themes emerged: 1) &quot;Good and not good&quot; passengers; 2) Passengers and technology as harmful and helpful; and 3) The driver is in charge. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: While passengers can be a source of distraction, our participants also identified passenger behaviors that reduced risk, such as assistance with technology and guidance for directions. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: An understanding of teens' perceptions of peer passengers can contribute to the development of effective interventions targeting teen driver inattention. Nurses are well-positioned to contribute to these teen crash prevention efforts.<br><br>Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0882-5963",
doi="10.1016/j.pedn.2016.07.006",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2016.07.006"
}