Abstract
This study drew upon the theory of reasoned action (TRA) to predict the intention to drive while intoxicated (DWI). Four hypotheses were tested using telephone survey data from a random sample of 1,259 adult residents of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Results showed the TRA to be predictive across a diversity of social groups. Contrary to hypotheses, subjective norms were a more powerful predictor than attitudes, and the perceived severity of DWI penalties was positively correlated with DWI intention, a paradoxical result that was explained with reference to the social environment of likely DWI offenders. The results suggest that anti-DWI public-information campaigns should stress the importance of informal social influence against drunk driving, rather than merely the legal penalties for drinking and driving.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2217-2232 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Social Psychology |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
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Thinking, drinking, and driving : Application of the theory of reasoned action to DWI prevention. / Gastil, John W.
In: Journal of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 30, No. 11, 01.01.2000, p. 2217-2232.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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N2 - This study drew upon the theory of reasoned action (TRA) to predict the intention to drive while intoxicated (DWI). Four hypotheses were tested using telephone survey data from a random sample of 1,259 adult residents of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Results showed the TRA to be predictive across a diversity of social groups. Contrary to hypotheses, subjective norms were a more powerful predictor than attitudes, and the perceived severity of DWI penalties was positively correlated with DWI intention, a paradoxical result that was explained with reference to the social environment of likely DWI offenders. The results suggest that anti-DWI public-information campaigns should stress the importance of informal social influence against drunk driving, rather than merely the legal penalties for drinking and driving.
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