Avoiding drunk drivers: the level and sources of protective behavior.
Violence Vict
; 14(3): 323-36, 1999.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10606437
ABSTRACT
Drunk driving has been a concern for a decade and a half, with most discussions of its control centering on offenders. Research on the extent to which citizens engage in behaviors to avoid becoming victims of drunk drivers, however, is in short supply. This project examines the level of participation in protective behaviors, and it assesses the potential sources of self- and other-protection. Our findings indicate that substantial proportions of citizens take action to protect themselves and others from victimization by drunk drivers. We also find limited support for the fear/victimization model and no support for a collective security explanation of protective behavior.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Self Care
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Automobile Driving
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Avoidance Learning
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Alcohol Drinking
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Health Behavior
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Accidents, Traffic
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Crime Victims
/
Crime
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Violence Vict
Journal subject:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
/
PSICOLOGIA
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States