The Effects of Trait Driving Anger, Anonymity, and Aggressive Stimuli on Aggressive Driving Behavior

Journal of Applied Social Psychology - Tập 31 Số 2 - Trang 431-443 - 2001
Patricia Ellison‐Potter1, Paul A. Bell2, Jerry L. Deffenbacher2
1National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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We examined the effects of trait driving anger, aggressive stimuli, and anonymity on aggressive driving behavior in a driving simulation task. High and low driving anger participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: (a) anonymous vs. identifiable driver; and (b) exposure to aggressive stimuli versus nonaggressive stimuli. Participants drove more aggressively when they were anonymous (d = .28) and exposed to aggressive stimuli (d = .05). Males drove more aggressively than did females (d = .06). No main or interaction effects were found for trait driving anger. Results suggest that situational factors affecting other forms of aggression are also important in aggressive driving.

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Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Tập 31 Số 2

431-443

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