The Influence of Psychological Factors on the Risk of Traffic Accidents Caused by Using Mobile Phones While Driving

Glomazić, Hajdana and Mikić, Andrijana (2023) The Influence of Psychological Factors on the Risk of Traffic Accidents Caused by Using Mobile Phones While Driving. In: International scientific thematic conference Traffic, Criminality and Urban Safety, Palic, 14-15 June 2023. Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research, Beograd, pp. 329-340. ISBN 978-86-80756-55-4

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Abstract

In this study, we looked at the relationship between psychological traits including stress, anxiety, and depression and the probability of car accidents brought on by using mobile phones while driving. The purpose of the study is to ascertain whether there is a statistically significant relationship between these psychological characteristics and the likelihood of traffic accidents brought on by using a mobile device while driving. A total of 1550 people made up the sample of respondents, some of them experienced traffic accidents brought on by the usage of mobile phones while others did not. The results showed that stress is a statistically significant predictor of traffic accidents. The likelihood that a driver will cause a traffic collision rises as stress levels rise, but the likelihood falls as respondents age and gain more driving experience. The study also revealed that respondents who caused traffic accidents while using a mobile phone were, on average, younger, used medicine more frequently, had less experience behind the wheel, and used the mobile phones more frequently overall than respondents who did not cause accidents. The findings show how important psychological aspects are in determining the likelihood of traffic accidents brought on by using a mobile phone while driving.

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