Adaptation and validity of the traffic locus of control scale in Chinese drivers

Sun, Long; Ma, Yidan; Hua, Lingsen

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2020.109886

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“…Its multidimensional structure is statistically supported by satisfactory fit indices. The factorial solution of T-LOC-A is consistent with the four broad facets found in the Chinese [ 31 ], Swedish [ 9 ], and Romanian [ 10 ] versions, despite variations in factorial structure and content revealed by the number of items [ 10 ]. Furthermore, the differentiation between external and internal beliefs is consistent with previous studies [ 4 , 7 , 8 , 32 – 34 ].…”

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Exploring the association between the Arabic version of the Traffic Locus of Control, driving behavior, and road traffic crashes: A multidimensional approach

Youssef,

Salameh,

Salmi

2024

PLoS ONE

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The Traffic Locus of Control scale (T-LOC) serves as a measure of drivers’ personality attributes, providing insights into their perceptions of potential causes of road traffic crashes (RTCs). This study meticulously evaluated the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of T-LOC (T-LOC-A) among Lebanese drivers. Additionally, the study aimed to explore associations between the T-LOC scale and various driving variables, including driver behavior, accident involvement, and traffic offenses. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Lebanese drivers using a face-to-face approach. The validation of the Arabic version of T-LOC (T-LOC-A) occurred through a two-stage process: translating and culturally adapting T-LOC in the first stage, and testing its psychometric properties in the second stage. Data were collected using a comprehensive self-reported questionnaire in Arabic, covering demographic and travel-related variables, risk involvement, and measures such as the Driver Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) and T-LOC. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to scrutinize the factorial structure of T-LOC. Pearson correlation and chi-square tests were used for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Two logistic regression analyses were executed to probe associations between T-LOC and involvement in road traffic crashes (RTCs) and T-LOC subscales with the occurrence of traffic offenses. The study included 568 drivers, predominantly male (69%) and aged between 30 and 49 years (42.1%). The findings revealed that T-LOC-A exhibited robust psychometric properties, with excellent reliabilities (α = 0.85) and adherence to the original four-factor structure, encompassing self (α = 0.88), other drivers (α = 0.91), vehicle/environment (α = 0.86), and fate (α = 0.66). The multidimensional structure was statistically supported by favorable fit indices. Gender differences revealed men attributing responsibility to other drivers, while women leaned towards fate and luck beliefs. Regarding driver behavior, the "other drivers" and self-dimensions of T-LOC-A correlated positively with aggressive violations. The fate dimension showed positive associations with aggressive violations and lapses. The "other drivers" subscale correlated positively with errors, and the vehicle/environment subscale with lapses. External T-LOC factors were positively associated with accident involvement, while the "LOC self" factor emerged as a protective element. In terms of traffic offenses, "LOC fate" displayed a positive association, while the "LOC self" factor showed a protective effect. In conclusion, the Arabic T-LOC is a reliable and valuable instrument, suggesting potential improvements in driving safety by addressing drivers’ locus of control perceptions.

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Exploring the association between the Arabic version of the Traffic Locus of Control, driving behavior, and road traffic crashes: A multidimensional approach

Youssef,

Salameh,

Salmi

2024

PLoS ONE

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“…In China, the Nanjing Traffic Management Department has analyzed big data on traffic accidents caused by young novice drivers and has found that the accident rate of young novice drivers with less than one year of driving experience is more than 4 times that of drivers with over 10 years of experience [ 3 ]. Although many human factors accounted for traffic accidents on the road, most studies in transport psychology focus on young drivers’ personality characteristics [ 4 , 5 ]. Despite personality characteristics, studies have found that young drivers’ attitudes toward accompanied driving also play important roles in their driving safety [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitudes Toward Accompanied Driving Scale and its relationship with driving styles

2020

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The present study aimed to adapt the Attitudes Toward Accompanied Driving Scale (ATADS) to a Chinese drivers sample and to examine its reliability and validity. Five hundred and seventy-two drivers aged 18 to 25 years old were asked to complete the ATADS and a validated Chinese version of the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory. The factorial structure of the ATADS was examined using exploratory factor analysis (N = 259) and confirmatory factor analysis (N = 313). The validity of the scale was evaluated by examining the associations between the ATADS factors, demographic variables and driving styles. The results showed that both the findings of the EFA and CFA showed a five-factor structure of the ATADS, including tension, relatedness, avoidance, disapproval and anxiety. Second, significant gender differences were found in tension, relatedness, avoidance and anxiety. Third, tension, avoidance, disapproval and anxiety were moderately or weakly correlated with risky, anxious, angry and careful driving styles. Moreover, the number of traffic accidents after the accompanying phase was positively correlated with disapproval and avoidance. The findings supported the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the ATADS and highlighted the adverse effects of young drivers’ negative attitudes toward accompanied driving on their driving styles.

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Impact of Locus of Control on Dangerous Driving Behavior and Positive Driving Behavior in China

Luo

Hou

et al. 2023

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Adaptation and validity of the traffic locus of control scale in Chinese drivers

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

Exploring the association between the Arabic version of the Traffic Locus of Control, driving behavior, and road traffic crashes: A multidimensional approach

Exploring the association between the Arabic version of the Traffic Locus of Control, driving behavior, and road traffic crashes: A multidimensional approach

Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitudes Toward Accompanied Driving Scale and its relationship with driving styles

Impact of Locus of Control on Dangerous Driving Behavior and Positive Driving Behavior in China

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