Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors
This study investigated the impact of reading emotionally-laden text messages and engaging in handheld phone conversations on driving behavior in a simulated environment. Additionally, the study explored how driving behavior correlates with individual differences in basic human values and self-repor...
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| description | This study investigated the impact of reading emotionally-laden text messages and engaging in handheld phone conversations on driving behavior in a simulated environment. Additionally, the study explored how driving behavior correlates with individual differences in basic human values and self-reported risky driving patterns (e.g., violations, errors, and lapses). A within-subject design was employed, where all participants read both a negative and a positive text message and answered a phone call while driving in the simulator. Results showed that average driving speed remained unchanged after receiving text messages and during phone calls but increased after the call ended. However, the standard deviation of speed varied across different conditions. Regarding centerline deviation, participants maintained a consistent distance from the centerline during baseline driving and after reading text messages, but moved closer to the centerline during phone conversations. Self-reported values of power, security, and universalism were significantly correlated with objective driving measures: power was associated with riskier driving behaviors, whereas security and universalism were linked to safer driving patterns. Moreover, self-reported driving errors and lapses were positively correlated with increased driving speed during and after phone calls. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c351eb07d7164988bc44bb4a2183d20a2025-02-02T05:29:00ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01112e42128Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviorsIvars Austers0Inese Muzikante1Ronalds Cinks2Corresponding author.; Department of Psychology, University of Latvia, Imantas 7, linija 1, Riga, LV1083, LatviaDepartment of Psychology, University of Latvia, Imantas 7, linija 1, Riga, LV1083, LatviaDepartment of Psychology, University of Latvia, Imantas 7, linija 1, Riga, LV1083, LatviaThis study investigated the impact of reading emotionally-laden text messages and engaging in handheld phone conversations on driving behavior in a simulated environment. Additionally, the study explored how driving behavior correlates with individual differences in basic human values and self-reported risky driving patterns (e.g., violations, errors, and lapses). A within-subject design was employed, where all participants read both a negative and a positive text message and answered a phone call while driving in the simulator. Results showed that average driving speed remained unchanged after receiving text messages and during phone calls but increased after the call ended. However, the standard deviation of speed varied across different conditions. Regarding centerline deviation, participants maintained a consistent distance from the centerline during baseline driving and after reading text messages, but moved closer to the centerline during phone conversations. Self-reported values of power, security, and universalism were significantly correlated with objective driving measures: power was associated with riskier driving behaviors, whereas security and universalism were linked to safer driving patterns. Moreover, self-reported driving errors and lapses were positively correlated with increased driving speed during and after phone calls.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025005080Distracted drivingBasic human valuesDriving simulatorMobile devicesText messagesRisky driving patterns |
| spellingShingle | Ivars Austers Inese Muzikante Ronalds Cinks Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors Heliyon Distracted driving Basic human values Driving simulator Mobile devices Text messages Risky driving patterns |
| title | Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors |
| title_full | Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors |
| title_fullStr | Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors |
| title_short | Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors |
| title_sort | driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations effects of messages valence drivers values and self reported driving behaviors |
| topic | Distracted driving Basic human values Driving simulator Mobile devices Text messages Risky driving patterns |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025005080 |
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