Impulsiveness and Dangerous Driving Behaviour among Young Adults

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Arunachalam M.¹ and Shruthi Rose² (Department of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, Karnataka¹ and Department of Psychology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka²)

This study investigates the relationship between impulsiveness and dangerous driving behavior among young adults aged 18-25. Understanding the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that lead people to take risks while driving is essential to understanding dangerous driving behaviour. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from 432 participants. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 418 data were taken into consideration among which 209 are Male and 209 are Female. Findings were measured using Statistical analysis software and the results found a moderate positive correlation between impulsiveness and dangerous driving behaviour. Regression analysis revealed a significant influence of impulsiveness on dangerous driving behaviour, supporting the hypothesis that higher impulsiveness is associated with increased engagement in risky driving. Gender differences were noted, with males reporting higher impulsiveness scores and more frequent dangerous driving behaviour than females. However, no significant difference was found between two-wheeler and four-wheeler users.