Conspiracy Beliefs Are Related to the Use of Smartphones behind the Wheel

Valero‐Mora, Pedro M.; Zacarés, Juan José; Sánchez-García, Mar; Tormo-Lancero, María Teresa; Faus, Mireia

doi:10.3390/ijerph18157725

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“…The most represented themes are maintained and include distractions, which increased among drivers during those years due to the progress of technology and the appearance of the first mobile phones [ 49 ]. In fact, there are even campaigns specifically focused on distractions, such as “I hope you get distracted a lot this summer, but be careful when driving!” (2008).…”

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Different ways… same message? Road safety-targeted communication strategies in Spain over 62 years (1960–2021)

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Alonso

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Different ways… same message? Road safety-targeted communication strategies in Spain over 62 years (1960–2021)

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“…The core aim of this study was to assess how Dominicans perceive some key road risky-related issues and to discuss them in the light of objective data. This aim has been raised on the basis of recent studies supporting the idea that an adequate balance between subjective evaluations and objective data would be a beneficial first step to promoting road safety among road users [54,55]. However, as aforementioned, this issue remains, so far, understudied in the Dominican context.…”

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Far from reality, or somehow accurate? Social beliefs and perceptions about traffic crashes in the Dominican Republic

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Background Despite the considerable effort made during the last decades, emerging countries are still among the highest road safety concerns because they still account for most of the deaths caused by traffic crashes. Various studies suggest that one of the factors involved in this negative outcome could be road safety. However, this issue remains pending to be addressed in most emerging countries, including the Dominican Republic. Aim This study aimed to assess the beliefs and perceptions of Dominicans regarding some key road risky-related issues and to discuss them in the light of objective data. Methods For this cross-sectional study, the responses by a full sample of 1,260 Dominicans (50.1% men, 49.9% women) with a mean age of 39.4 years participating in a set of surveys conducted across the country, were used. Results Although Dominicans (especially women) seem to attribute high importance to road crashes, there is a low perceived likelihood of getting involved in a traffic crash. As for subjective versus objective data comparisons, perceived crash features and objective crash report data considerably match. However, the numbers largely differ in terms of crash frequency and importance and relevance given to road crashes, and their consequences. Further, perceptions of traffic violations and lack of law enforcement were pertinent predictors of the degree of relevance attributed to traffic crashes. Conclusions Overall, the results of this study suggest that, despite a relative awareness of their actual traffic crash features, Dominicans systematically underestimate the causes, frequency, and consequences of these crashes, including yearly fatality rates. These outcomes suggest the need to strengthen road safety awareness and beliefs in further road safety actions and policymaking in the region.

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“…The use of mobile phones is the most common cause of driver distraction, and research indicates that it can impair attention, perception, and executive functions beyond visual distraction, especially in high-stress or complex driving scenarios ( Cosman et al, 2018 ; Valero-Mora et al, 2021 ; Ortega et al, 2021 ; Regan & Oviedo-Trespalacios, 2022 ). Recent systematic reviews have highlighted that almost all existing empirical literature suggests that using mobile phones while driving leads to crashes because it can divide the driver’s visual attention.…”

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“It’s okay because I’m just driving”: an exploration of self-reported mobile phone use among Mexican drivers

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Introduction Technological advancements have the potential to enhance people’s quality of life, but their misuse can have a detrimental impact on safety. A notable example is the escalating issue of distracted driving resulting from the use of mobile phones behind the wheel, leading to severe crashes and injuries. Despite these concerns, both drivers’ usage patterns and their risk-related associations remain scarcely documented in Mexico. Therefore, this descriptive study aimed to examine the mobile phone usage of Mexican drivers, its relationships to risk awareness and near-miss/crash involvement, and the self-reported underlying reasons for this behavior. Methods This cross-sectional study utilized a sample of 1,353 licensed Mexican drivers who took part in a nationwide series of interviews regarding their onboard phone use settings. Results A significant percentage of drivers (96.8%) recognize using a mobile phone while driving as high-risk behavior. However, only 7.4% reported completely avoiding its use while driving, with 22.4% identified as high-frequency users. Frequency was also found positively associated with the self-reported rate of near-misses and crashes. Furthermore, qualitative data analysis highlights the emergence of a ‘sense of urgency’ to attend to phone-related tasks in response to daily demands and life dynamics, offering a potential explanation for this behavior. Conclusion The results of this study suggest common patterns of onboard mobile use among Mexican drivers concerning driving situations and associated risks. This underscores the need for increased efforts to discourage onboard phone use in the country.

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Conspiracy Beliefs Are Related to the Use of Smartphones behind the Wheel

Cited by 15 publications

References 36 publications

Different ways… same message? Road safety-targeted communication strategies in Spain over 62 years (1960–2021)

Different ways… same message? Road safety-targeted communication strategies in Spain over 62 years (1960–2021)

Far from reality, or somehow accurate? Social beliefs and perceptions about traffic crashes in the Dominican Republic

“It’s okay because I’m just driving”: an exploration of self-reported mobile phone use among Mexican drivers

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