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    Executive function and drivers’ ability to self-regulate behaviour when engaging with devices

    Distracted driving is a leading cause of road trauma. While there is an understanding of some psychological mechanisms underlying distracted driving, there is limited knowledge on the role of executive functio...

    Kristie L. Young, Amanda N. Stephens, Hayley McDonald in Current Psychology (2024)

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    Don’t sweat the small stuff; anger rumination and lack of forgiveness are related to aggressive driving behaviours

    Aggressive drivers pose a significant road safety threat to themselves and other road users. Therefore, understanding the relationships between certain cognitive processes and increased frequency of aggression...

    Amanda N. Stephens, James Collard, Sjaan Koppel in Current Psychology (2024)

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    Determinants of road traffic injuries in Iranian children; results from a National Representative Demographic- Health Survey 2010

    Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) are a leading cause of disabilities and mortalities in Iran. The occurrence of RTIs among children is increasing. This study aims are to assess RTIs among Iranian children and to d...

    Hesam Ghiasvand, Payam Roshanfekr, Delaram Ali in BMC Pediatrics (2020)

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    Mindfulness Predicts Driver Engagement in Distracting Activities

    Distracted driving is a major public health concern because of its potential costs of injury, mortality, and property damage. Understanding the psychological factors that underlie drivers’ willingness to engag...

    Kristie L. Young, Sjaan Koppel, Amanda N. Stephens, Rachel Osborne in Mindfulness (2019)