Publications by authors named "B Scott-Parker"
Article Synopsis
- Risky driving behaviors contribute significantly to road accidents among young drivers, and this study investigates the role of self-regulation in these behaviors using self-determination theory.
- The study surveyed 1,038 Learner drivers and 589 P1 drivers (ages 16-19) to compare their self-regulated safety orientation and risky driving behaviors, finding that self-determination theory effectively predicts such behaviors for both groups.
- While Learner and P1 drivers exhibited similar levels of risky driving, Learners felt more pressure and tension, indicating that their self-regulatory processes might be less developed, suggesting a need for enhanced training and supervision to improve safe driving habits.
Article Synopsis
- This research investigates instructional methods used during formal driving lessons for Learners, focusing on functional and higher-order driving instruction (HO-DI).
- It analyzes data from 110 GoPro recordings of lessons conducted by 15 instructors with Learners of varying experience levels (16-19 years old).
- The findings suggest that while functional instruction is most prevalent in the Mid Phase of learning, there are missed opportunities for HO-DI in later phases, highlighting the need for continued research on effective teaching strategies in driver education.
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents are more likely to be involved in road trauma due to risky driving behaviors, and higher-order driving instruction could help mitigate these issues.
- A study with 544 learner drivers (ages 16-19) found that self-regulation plays a key role in maintaining safer driving habits over time.
- The findings suggest that implementing higher-order driving instruction can lead to fewer risky behaviors among young drivers, but further research is needed for deeper understanding through direct observation and long-term studies.
Fast and furious: A neglected issue in health promotion among young drivers.
Health Promot J Austr
September 2019
Issues Addressed: This paper investigates the influence of mood while driving, advocates for identifying high-risk groups and detects associations between mood while driving and risky driving behaviours. While commensurate studies regarding aggressive driving have confirmed significant detriments in driving performance, little scholarly research has studied the gaps and opportunities at the intersection of mood and risky driving in young drivers.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was implemented using 660 young drivers (17-25 years) from Australia (34.