| 摘要: |
tPerceived stress while driving may affect how critical driving events are handled. The current study val-idates a Chinese version of the Driver Stress Inventory (DSI) and explores its correlation with dangerousdriving behaviors and gender. A sample of 246 drivers completed the Chinese version of the DSI and theDriver Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ). We also evaluated specific sociodemographic variables and trafficviolations (including speeding, violating traffic signs or markings, driving while intoxicated, running a redlight, and incurring penalty points). A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) verified the DSI’s internal struc-ture. The DSI was also validated using questionnaires related to the DBQ, self-reported traffic accidentsand violations, and sociodemographic characteristics. First, all of the DSI dimensions were moderatelyor weakly correlated with the DBQ subscales. Second, aggression, hazard monitoring and fatigue wereweakly correlated with minor accidents. Third, drivers who had sped and violated traffic signs during theprevious three years reported higher aggression and thrill seeking, while drivers who had violated trafficsigns or markings during the previous three years reported decreased hazard monitoring compared withnon-offenders. Finally, there were significant gender differences in driver stress. The Chinese version ofthe DSI will be useful for classifying and diagnosing drivers who may be at an increased risk for stressreactions. |