The social psychology of seatbelt use.

Gonzalez, Richard; Seifert, Colleen; Yoon, Carolyn

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The social psychology of seatbelt use.

2010-06-01
By Gonzalez, Richard ; Seifert, Colleen ; Yoon, Carolyn

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Gonzalez, Richard ; Seifert, Colleen ; Yoon, Carolyn
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University of Michigan. Transportation Research Institute
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research
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Publication/ Report Number:

UMTRI-2010-16
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Michigan
Corporate Publisher:

University of Michigan. Transportation Research Institute
Abstract:

"Two studies examined interventions to increase compliance with seat belt laws. Both studies ; included physical reminder objects and social influence elements. The first study with a lower ; base rate (and lower SES profile) showed a 20% improvement in compliance in the 2 weeks ; following the intervention. The second study had a higher initial base rate (85%), which ; increased to approximately 90% in the 2 weeks following the intervention. The improvement ; was significant for the larger (white) samples in the study, but only for drivers (not passengers). ; Because the physical reminder objects were rarely present in the cars on subsequent ; observation, it appears the social influence manipulations were responsible for the increase in ; compliance. Further study is needed to determine whether knowledge of future monitoring for ; the behavior, or simply knowledge of social comparison information, is responsible for these ; effects."
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DTNH22-06-H-00055
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