The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and texting while driving behavior in college students.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the role of intent and other theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs in predicting college students' willingness to text while driving (TWD).

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. 243 male and female college students enrolled in the 2013-2014 academic year in the College of Health, Human Services & Nursing completed a survey on TWD.

Inclusion criteria

All races and ethnicities, ≥18 years of age, cell phone owner, and licensed driver.

Results

Over 70% of the sample (n = 243) reported talking on a cell phone and sending and receiving text messages "at least a few times" while driving within the past week. However, only 27% reported being stopped by police. Of these, 22% reported being fined. Within the past 30 days, 26% reported readi

SUBMITTER: Bazargan-Hejazi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5159687 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature