Presenter(s)

Kyle Douglas Hazell, Emily Noelle Parker

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

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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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