Presenter(s)

    Kyle Douglas Hazell, Emily Noelle Parker

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    Presentation: 10:45-12:00, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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    Description

    This research project explores the relationship between texting tendencies and mobility in everyday life among two age groups: young drivers (aged 17-22) and middle-aged drivers (aged 23-35). It is relevant because it directly involves drivers of all ages, as distracted drivers can pose a danger to drivers and non-drivers. It is also important because it allows us to study distracted driving indicators, and explore strategies to mitigate them. Through our secondary data analysis, we found there is a very strong correlation between phone use and distracted driving. The results indicated no significant difference between the two age groups when the involvement in distracted driving incidents was compared. Furthermore, this research analyzes the correlation between the occurrence of distracted driving incidents and the drivers’ age among both cohorts. Finally, the research hopes to explore the dynamic between “texting communication while driving” and engagement in other distracted driving behaviors.

    Publication Date

    4-17-2024

    Project Designation

    Course Project - COM 503 01

    Primary Advisor

    Jee-Hee Han

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Communication

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

    Institutional Learning Goals

    Critical Evaluation of Our Times; Practical Wisdom

    Young Drivers Texting and Driving Behaviors

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