Parenting style, young driver compliance and the imposition of additional driving restrictions within graduated driver licensing systems
DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105619
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Summary
This study investigates the influence of parenting styles on the compliance of young provisional drivers with Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions. Motivated by high crash rates among young drivers and low compliance with road laws, the research aims to determine how parental control and support affect driver behavior, parental perceptions of responsibility, and the imposition of additional driving rules. The study addresses a gap in existing literature by collecting data from both parents and young drivers, rather than relying solely on one perspective. The researchers conducted two separate online surveys between July 2016 and June 2017 in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The parent sample consisted of 101 individuals (mostly mothers aged 41–60), while the young driver sample included 132 provisionally licensed drivers (mostly females aged 18–20). Parenting styles were categorized based on levels of control (authority/monitoring) and support (warmth/assistance) into authoritative, permissive, authoritarian, and uninvolved types. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between parenting dimensions and outcomes such as compliance, parental responsibility, help provided, and additional restrictions. Control variables included the driver’s gender and living situation. Results indicated that parental control was a significant predictor of compliance and responsibility. Parents reporting higher levels of control were more likely to perceive their children as compliant with licensing restrictions and felt more responsible for their children’s driving. Parental support was positively associated with the provision of practical assistance, such as helping plan driving activities or offering lifts. From the young drivers’ perspective, those who perceived higher parental control were more likely to report compliance with restrictions. Furthermore, young drivers who reported high parental control and low parental support were significantly more likely to report that their parents imposed additional driving restrictions. The most common parental strategies were trusting the driver to know the rules and setting a good example, while setting additional rules was the least common strategy. The findings suggest that parenting style significantly influences young driver compliance with GDL requirements. Specifically, higher parental control correlates with better compliance and a greater sense of parental responsibility, while higher support facilitates practical assistance. The study concludes that interventions targeting parents to enhance their monitoring and support strategies could improve novice driver safety and compliance. By understanding the distinct roles of control and support, road safety programs can better leverage parental involvement to reduce risky driving behaviors among young drivers.
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- parental management
- learner drivers
- passenger effects
- graduated licensing
- generational effects
- novice drivers
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