Title of article :
Exploring the Factors Affecting Unsafe Antisocial Behaviors of Drivers in Iran: A Qualitative Study
Author/Authors :
Faghisolouk, F Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Sohrabizadeh, Sanaz Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Soori, H Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Khorasani-Zavareh, Davoud Workplace Health Promotion Research Center (WHPRC) - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
To explore the factors affecting unsafe antisocial behaviors of drivers in the context of Iran.
Methods: The interviews were conducted from June to November 2019. A number of 19 participants were
selected using purposive sampling method. The data were collected using face to face in-depth semi-structured
interviews. Content analysis using Granheim’s approach was applied for data analysis.
Results: Seven categories and 14 sub-categories were extracted from the data. The categories included
cultural factors, educational and training factors, laws, imitating, substance abuse, awareness and attitude, and
psychological problems.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, various cultural, legal, educational, individual and psychological factors
affect the unsafe antisocial behavior in driving. Seemingly, such behaviors could increase the chance of death
or injury caused by road traffic crashes among the road users and affect social welfare of the citizens and road
user’s safety
Keywords :
Qualitative study , Iran , Drivers , Unsafe Antisocial Behaviors
Journal title :
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
