Sociocultural factors affecting the incidence of road traffic crashes among drivers: An exploratory qualitative study
Background: Various factors contribute to the occurrence of road traffic crashes (RTCs), among which human factors play a significant role. These factors can be significantly influenced by the sociocultural background of drivers.Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore and develop sociocultu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Archives of Trauma Research |
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| Online Access: | https://archtrauma.kaums.ac.ir/article_225034_80f206f9b3ba24cd72b1f98d5d013733.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Various factors contribute to the occurrence of road traffic crashes (RTCs), among which human factors play a significant role. These factors can be significantly influenced by the sociocultural background of drivers.Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore and develop sociocultural factors (SCFs) affecting the occurrence of RTCs among drivers, based on stakeholders’ experiences.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in Iran in 2021 using purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 25 participants who were experts and specialists in fields of road traffic, psychology, and sociology. They had experience with factors contributing to the occurrence of RTCs, as well as with the prevention and treatment of injuries and the promotion of safety. Data collection continued until conceptual saturation was reached. The data were then manually analyzed using conventional content analysis.Results: After analyzing the data, four main categories and 13 sub-categories appeared: 1) sociodemographic factors (sociodemographic characteristics, social influence, and norms and beliefs); 2) personality traits (sensation-seeking and risky behaviors, violence and anger, anxiety and poor time management skills, selfishness, and individualism); 3) driver behavior (inadequate adherence to traffic laws, insistence on violation, malice and revenge, mental preoccupation, and distraction); and 4) driver skills (perceptual-motor skills and safety skills).Conclusions: SCFs influencing the occurrence of RTCs originate from individual characteristics, psychological status, public culture, and the seriousness of traffic law enforcement. Understanding these factors based on stakeholders’ experiences, along with efforts to control and improve them, can be recognized as an effective step toward improving traffic safety in Iran. |
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| ISSN: | 2251-953X 2251-9599 |