中国科学院行为科学重点实验室知识库

Objective: Previous studies have investigated the relationship between lifestyle and driving behaviors in countries such as Iran and Greece. However, lifestyles vary in different cultures, and the impact of lifestyle on driving behavior in China remains unclear. This study explores the question of how lifestyle influences driving behavior in Chinese culture by developing a lifestyle scale customized for Chinese drivers. Methods: A total of 290 Chinese drivers completed anonymous scales, including sociodemographic variables, a lifestyle questionnaire, and a driving behavior questionnaire. Exploratory and pathway analyses were conducted. Results: The findings demonstrated that (1) the newly developed lifestyle scale, including the dimensions of sports activity (alpha = 0.792), sleep quality (alpha = 0.761), cultural events (alpha = 0.875) and social engagement (alpha = 0.682), had satisfactory reliability; (2) sports activity had a negative impact on aggressive violations (beta =-0.141) and lapses (beta =-0.135); (3) sleep quality positively predicted positive driving behavior (beta = 0.133) and negatively predicted aggressive violations (beta =-0.226), ordinary violations (beta =-0.233), errors (beta =-0.180) and lapses (beta =-0.237); (4) attendance at cultural events negatively predicted positive driving behavior (beta =-0.119) and positively predicted errors (beta = 0.101) and lapses (beta = 0.141); and (5) social engagement positively predicted positive driving behavior (beta = 0.135) and aggressive violations (beta = 0.143) while negatively predicting errors (beta =-0.110). Conclusion: Overall, Chinese drivers' driving behavior is correlated with their lifestyle. The results emphasize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and promote the development of better road safety management measures.