Examining the relationship between poor sleep health and risky driving behaviors among college students

Robbins, Rebecca; Piazza, Andrew J.; Martin, Ryan J.; Jean-Louis, Girardin; Knowlden, Adam P.; Grandner, Michael

doi:10.1080/15389588.2021.1984440

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“…In addition, although age and driving sleepiness are negatively correlated in the literature [100-103], Watling's study [104] found a positive relationship between these factors in a sample of young drivers (aged 18-25), probably due to their limited driving experience concerning sleepiness and overnight driving. Accordingly, several studies have reported a higher prevalence of sleepinessrelated vehicle crashes for youths and young adults [105,106] and a higher propensity towards risky driving behaviours [107].…”

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Emotion behind the Wheel: Unravelling the Impact of Emotional (dys)Regulation on Young Driving Behaviour—A Systematic Review

Pizzo,

Lausi,

Burrai

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Young people engage in a variety of behaviours that can have an impact on their health and safety, including driving and road accidents, which represent a major health issue today. Emotions, and in particular emotional regulation (ER), interact significantly with key elements of driving behaviour, such as risk perception, decision-making, and attention. We carried out a systematic review considering the presence of an association between emotional (dys)regulation and driving behaviour of young adults (18–25 years). A total of 1849 records were selected for screening and, finally, eight full-text articles were included. Two main findings were found: on the one hand, driving anger, unlike other emotional patterns, emerged as a well-defined cause of impairment among young drivers. On the other hand, drivers’ risky behaviour seems to be influenced by a heterogeneous set of factors, such as using specific ER strategies or personality traits (e.g., impulsivity). Expressing one’s emotions adaptively, improving the ability to accept and be aware of negative emotions, and controlling impulsive behaviour could reduce driving risks in young drivers.

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confidence: 99%

Emotion behind the Wheel: Unravelling the Impact of Emotional (dys)Regulation on Young Driving Behaviour—A Systematic Review

Pizzo,

Lausi,

Burrai

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Theory-Based Determinants of Stopping Drowsy Driving Behavior in College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Akhter,

Kapukotuwa,

Dai

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Drowsy driving among college students is a critical public health issue due to its significant impact on road safety. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the determinants of stopping drowsy driving behavior among college students using the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change. Data for this study were collected from September to October 2023 via a 42-item psychometric valid, web-based survey disseminated via Qualtrics, involving 725 students from a large southwestern university. Nearly half of the participants (49.38%) reported drowsy driving in the past month. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that participatory dialogue (p = 0.0008) and behavioral confidence (p < 0.0001) significantly predicted the initiation of refraining from drowsy driving, with the final model explaining 36.4% of the variance. Similarly, emotional transformation (p < 0.0001) and practice for change (p = 0.0202) significantly predicted the sustenance of behavior change, with the final model accounting for 40.6% of the variance. These findings underscore the importance of targeted MTM-based interventions focusing on enhancing students’ awareness and confidence in managing drowsiness to mitigate drowsy driving, ultimately improving road safety and student well-being.

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Examining the relationship between poor sleep health and risky driving behaviors among college students

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Emotion behind the Wheel: Unravelling the Impact of Emotional (dys)Regulation on Young Driving Behaviour—A Systematic Review

Emotion behind the Wheel: Unravelling the Impact of Emotional (dys)Regulation on Young Driving Behaviour—A Systematic Review

Theory-Based Determinants of Stopping Drowsy Driving Behavior in College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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