Abstract
Road accidents are the eighth cause of death worldwide and the first among young people, and, in turn, distraction is considered one of the main determinants of road accidents. One of the most important factors of distraction while driving appears to be the use of a mobile phone. This paper aims at simultaneously analyzing individual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors toward the use of mobile phones while driving in one of the largest and most populous metropolitan areas of Italy, Naples. The study analyzes a sample of 774 questionnaires which consist of 39 questions each. Several socio-demographic characteristics (i.e., gender, age, profession, and others) are considered within this study. A Structural Equation Model displays that the relationship between Knowledge and Behavior is not direct and it passes through the Attitude. The results of this study might be used for the creation of targeted educational programs, community-based interventions, and legal regulations.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Studies in Theoretical and Applied Statistics |
Subtitle of host publication | SIS 2021 |
Editors | Nicola Salvati, Cira Perna, Stefano Marchetti, Raymond Chambers |
Pages | 263-280 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-16609-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2023 |
Publication series
Series | Springer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics |
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Volume | 406 |
ISSN | 2194-1009 |
Bibliographical note
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