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Present time perspective as a predictor of risky driving

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Zimbardo, Philip G., Keough, Kelli A., Boyd, John N.·1997·Personality and Individual Differences
DOI 10.1016/s0191-8869(97)00113-x
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This research introduces a new individual difference variable, time perspective, as an important predictor of risky driving. Across three separate replications, with 2863 participants, present time perspective is significantly correlated with reported risky driving behaviors. Its effect is greater than, and independent of, the negative correlations between future time perspective and risky driving. Additionally, males are more present-oriented and report taking more risks than females, while females are more future-oriented. Regression analyses and discriminate validity assessments demonstrate that present time perspective remains an independent predictor of risky driving even when pitted against nine other measures previously reported as related to driving risk, such as, sensation seeking, impulsivity, and aggression. Although complicated by the number of factors potentially involved, it is imperative to attempt to predict such risk because of the enormous economic and psychological toll resulting from auto accidents and fatalities related to risky driving. Discussion centers on implications for education based on understanding the psychological dynamics of time perspective and links to general risk-taking and self-regulation.

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  1. Gonzalez, 1985, Time in perspective: The sense we learn early affects how we do our jobs and enjoy our pleasures, Psychology Today, 19, 21
  2. West, 1992, Mild social deviance, type A personality and decision making style as predictors of self-reported driving style and crash risk, Vol. 1, 1

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Authors
Zimbardo, P. G., Keough, K. A., & Boyd, J. N.
Affiliations
Stanford University (US)
Corresponding author
Zimbardo, Philip G.
ORCID
Zimbardo, Philip G.
Venue
Personality and Individual Differences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1997-12
Volume
23
Issue
6
Pages
1007-1023
ISSN
0191-8869 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/s0191-8869(97)00113-x
OpenAlex
W1981983894
Cited by
691
References
47
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 23 · 2023: 36 · 2022: 32 · 2021: 35 · 2020: 42 · 2019: 41 · 2018: 51 · 2017: 51 · 2016: 39 · 2015: 37 · 2014: 52 · 2013: 42 · 2012: 31
FWCI
3.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Personality and Individual Differences (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
National Science Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality › Traffic and Road Safety
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
Keywords
future time perspective, risky driving behavior, time perspective, individual differences, gender differences, sensation seeking, impulsivity, aggression, risk-taking, self-regulation, road safety

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