Cognitive and attitudinal factors in the analysis of alternatives to drunk driving

J Stud Alcohol. 1992 Sep;53(5):405-14. doi: 10.15288/jsa.1992.53.405.

Abstract

The present study examined cognitive and attitudinal factors relevant to drunk-driving tendencies in individuals having zero, one and multiple drunk-driving convictions. Results indicate that the awareness of consequences of being in an accident was related to driving record but not to drunk-driving tendencies. In contrast, the awareness of consequences of being arrested for drunk driving (e.g., receiving fines, having one's name appear in the news and having a criminal record) was negatively related to drunk-driving tendencies. Attitudes toward alternatives to drunk driving (e.g., take a taxi, call a friend) were also negatively related to drunk-driving tendencies. The findings are discussed with respect to developing prevention programs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic / economics
  • Accidents, Traffic / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Accidents, Traffic / trends*
  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking*
  • Attitude to Health
  • Automobile Driving*
  • Economics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Surveys and Questionnaires