Catherine C McDonald1, Marilyn S Sommers2. 1. University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Center for Injury Research and Prevention, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Electronic address: mcdonalc@nursing.upenn.edu. 2. Lillian S. Brunner Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this qualitative focus group elicitation research study was to explore teen driver perceptions of peer passengers and driver inattention. DESIGN & METHODS: We utilized focus groups for data collection and content analysis to analyze the data, both of which were guided by the theory of planned behavior. We conducted 7 focus groups with 30 teens, ages 16-18, licensed for ≤1year to examine attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and norms related to driving inattention and peer passengers. RESULTS: The sample was 50% male, mean age 17.39 (SD 0.52) with mean length of licensure 173.7days (SD 109.2). Three themes emerged: 1) "Good and not good" passengers; 2) Passengers and technology as harmful and helpful; and 3) The driver is in charge. CONCLUSIONS: While passengers can be a source of distraction, our participants also identified passenger behaviors that reduced risk, such as assistance with technology and guidance for directions. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: An understanding of teens' perceptions of peer passengers can contribute to the development of effective interventions targeting teen driver inattention. Nurses are well-positioned to contribute to these teen crash prevention efforts. Copyright Â
PURPOSE: The purpose of this qualitative focus group elicitation research study was to explore teen driver perceptions of peer passengers and driver inattention. DESIGN & METHODS: We utilized focus groups for data collection and content analysis to analyze the data, both of which were guided by the theory of planned behavior. We conducted 7 focus groups with 30 teens, ages 16-18, licensed for ≤1year to examine attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and norms related to driving inattention and peer passengers. RESULTS: The sample was 50% male, mean age 17.39 (SD 0.52) with mean length of licensure 173.7days (SD 109.2). Three themes emerged: 1) "Good and not good" passengers; 2) Passengers and technology as harmful and helpful; and 3) The driver is in charge. CONCLUSIONS: While passengers can be a source of distraction, our participants also identified passenger behaviors that reduced risk, such as assistance with technology and guidance for directions. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: An understanding of teens' perceptions of peer passengers can contribute to the development of effective interventions targeting teen driver inattention. Nurses are well-positioned to contribute to these teen crash prevention efforts. Copyright Â
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